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derogate from — detract from. → derogate derogate from deviate from. → derogate … English new terms dictionary
derogate from — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms derogate from : present tense I/you/we/they derogate from he/she/it derogates from present participle derogating from past tense derogated from past participle derogated from formal 1) derogate from something… … English dictionary
derogate from something — ˈderogate from sth derived to ignore a responsibility or duty Main entry: ↑derogatederived … Useful english dictionary
derogate from — Disparage, detract from, take something from, be derogatory of or to, lessen, diminish, compromise, be hostile to … New dictionary of synonyms
derogate from — … Useful english dictionary
Derogate — Der o*gate, v. i. 1. To take away; to detract; to withdraw; usually with from. [1913 Webster] If we did derogate from them whom their industry hath made great. Hooker. [1913 Webster] It derogates little from his fortitude, while it adds… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
derogate — ► VERB formal 1) (derogate from) detract from. 2) (derogate from) deviate from. 3) disparage. DERIVATIVES derogation noun. ORIGIN Latin derogare abrogate … English terms dictionary
derogate — /ˈdɛrəgeɪt/ (say deruhgayt) Rare –verb (t) (derogated, derogating) 1. to belittle or disparage. –phrase 2. derogate from, a. to detract from, as from authority, estimation, etc.: to fail will derogate from one s work as leader. b. to degenerate… …
derogate — verb, formal 1) his contribution was derogated by critics Syn: disparage, denigrate, belittle, deprecate, deflate; decry, discredit, cast aspersions on, run down, criticize; defame, vilify, abuse, insult … Thesaurus of popular words
derogate — [ dɛrəgeɪt] verb formal 1》 (derogate from) detract from. 2》 (derogate from) deviate from. 3》 disparage. Derivatives derogation noun derogative adjective Origin ME: from L … English new terms dictionary
