derogate

verb

der·o·gate ˈder-ə-ˌgāt How to pronounce derogate (audio)

ˈde-rə-

derogated; derogating

transitive verb

: to cause to seem inferior : disparage

derogating another's achievements

intransitive verb

: to take away a part so as to impair : detract

… a few instances of inaccuracy or mediocrity can never derogate from the superlative merit of Homer and Vergil …

Oliver Goldsmith

: to act beneath one's position or character

derogation

ˌder-ə-ˈgā-shən How to pronounce derogate (audio)

ˌde-rə-

noun

derogative

di-ˈrä-gə-tiv How to pronounce derogate (audio)

adjective

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Most of us encounter derogatory, the adjective meaning "expressing a low opinion," more frequently than we do derogate, its less common verb relation, but the verb is older; it first appeared in English in the 15th century, while derogatory wasn't adopted until the early 16th. Both words can be traced back to the Late Latin word derogatus, which is the past participle of the verb derogare, meaning "to detract" or "to annul (a law)." Derogare, in turn, derives from the Latin word for "ask," rogāre. Other derogate relatives include derogative, derogation, and derogatorily.

derogative

adjective

as in slighting

intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value used a common derogative word for lawyers

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laudatory
commendatory
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approving
admiring
warm
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单词	derogative
释义	derogate verb der·o·gate ˈder-ə-ˌgāt ˈde-rə- derogated; derogating transitive verb : to cause to seem inferior : disparage derogating another's achievements intransitive verb 1 : to take away a part so as to impair : detract … a few instances of inaccuracy or mediocrity can never derogate from the superlative merit of Homer and Vergil … Oliver Goldsmith 2 : to act beneath one's position or character derogation ˌder-ə-ˈgā-shən ˌde-rə- noun derogative di-ˈrä-gə-tiv adjective Did you know? Most of us encounter derogatory, the adjective meaning "expressing a low opinion," more frequently than we do derogate, its less common verb relation, but the verb is older; it first appeared in English in the 15th century, while derogatory wasn't adopted until the early 16th. Both words can be traced back to the Late Latin word derogatus, which is the past participle of the verb derogare, meaning "to detract" or "to annul (a law)." Derogare, in turn, derives from the Latin word for "ask," rogāre. Other derogate relatives include derogative, derogation, and derogatorily. Synonyms bad-mouth belittle cry down decry denigrate deprecate depreciate diminish dis [slang] diss discount dismiss disparage kiss off minimize play down poor-mouth put down run down talk down trash trash-talk vilipend write off See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The title of the book derogates the people it is about. Her parents are constantly derogating her achievements. Recent Examples on the Web The key issue is who has the final authority to determine whether the play derogates the spirit or alters the characters. Jack Greiner, Cincinnati.com, 28 Mar. 2018 Word History Etymology Middle English, from Late Latin derogatus, past participle of derogare, from Latin, to annul (a law), detract, from de- + rogare to ask, propose (a law) — more at right First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Phrases Containing derogate derogate from derogate from derogative adjective as in slighting intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value used a common derogative word for lawyers Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance slighting derogatory insulting pejorative disparaging demeaning uncomplimentary denigratory deprecatory depreciative malicious degrading depreciatory contemptuous abusive belittling scornful disdainful detractive derisory hateful critical venomous decrying nasty libelous slanderous cruel denigrative defamatory scurrilous spiteful libellous opprobrious unkind calumnious despiteful slandering maligning virulent vilifying denunciatory malevolent malign malignant mean catty aspersing caustic bitter scathing jealous resentful acrimonious envious acrid rancorous jaundiced denunciative Antonyms & Near Antonyms laudatory commendatory positive complimentary friendly respectful appreciative adulatory kind sympathetic laudative approving admiring warm kindly kindhearted warmhearted applauding unmalicious See More
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derogate

verb

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