Associations to the word «Derogate»

DEROGATE, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To partially repeal (a law etc.). [16th-17th c.]

DEROGATE, verb. (transitive) To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle. [from 16th c.]

DEROGATE, verb. (ambitransitive) To take away (something from something else) in a way which leaves it lessened. [from 16th c.]

DEROGATE, verb. (intransitive) To remove a part, to detract from (a quality of excellence, authority etc.). [from 16th c.]

DEROGATE, verb. (intransitive) To act in a manner below oneself; to debase oneself. [from 17th c.]

DEROGATE, adjective. (archaic) debased

DEROGATE, verb. Cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence".