Uk English Meaning of derogate

disparage

Other Uk English words related to disparage

Definitions and Meaning of derogate in English

Wordnet

derogate (v)

cause to seem less serious; play down

Webster

derogate (v. t.)

To annul in part; to repeal partly; to restrict; to limit the action of; -- said of a law.

To lessen; to detract from; to disparage; to depreciate; -- said of a person or thing.

Webster

derogate (v. i.)

To take away; to detract; to withdraw; -- usually with from.

To act beneath one-s rank, place, birth, or character; to degenerate.

Webster

derogate (n.)

Diminished in value; dishonored; degraded.

FAQs About the word derogate

disparage

cause to seem less serious; play downTo annul in part; to repeal partly; to restrict; to limit the action of; -- said of a law., To lessen; to detract from; to

criticise,denigrate,diminish,dismiss,disparage,minimise,belittle,condemn,decry,denounce

acclaim,applaud,approve,Endorse,exalt,extol,favour,glorify,endorse,Praise

derogant => arrogant, dernly => Bloody, dernier => last, derne => derne, dern => darn,