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derogate

verb

ˈder-ə-ˌgāt How to pronounce derogate (audio)
Definition of derogatenext
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of there's no need to derogate him as a human being just because you disagree with him politically

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Recent Examples of derogate 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 Recent nonexperimental studies suggest that women are intolerant of attractive females and use indirect aggression to derogate potential rivals. — Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 8 Feb. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for derogate
  1. dismiss
  2. minimize
  3. diminish
  4. disparage
  5. criticize
  6. denigrate
Verb
  • In other developments, Ukraine's parliament voted to dismiss Ruslan Kravchenko from the post of prosecutor general Tuesday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Critics dismissed the threat as a ploy to manufacture leverage in deal discussions.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismiss
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  • Dyson addresses that issue with an anti-gravity tank and a diaphragm pump designed to minimize air pockets.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Promote Business Continuity By Maximizing Uptime Many businesses focus on minimizing downtime, reducing the amount of time systems or services are unavailable.
    — Rick Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of minimize
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  • Employees need clarity on how new skills connect to opportunities and confidence that AI will enhance, not diminish, their value in the organization.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • If the senator’s moralism has been unfettered by his stroke, with a shift toward right-brain moralistic processing, that does not diminish his sincere intent or its effect.
    — Michael P.H. Stanley, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of diminish
Verb
  • Never mind that she will be disparaged if her lips remain plain or her lashes lack the necessary coat of mascara, that caterpillar thickness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
  • His disparaging remarks about Muslims, transgender people and others drew outrage from many who argued the racist and hateful language was an attempt to stoke tensions on campus and should not be platformed by colleges and universities.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of disparage
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  • Festival in London, which featured performances from Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean (though their set was abruptly cut short due to a noise ordinance, which Chappelle criticized).
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The Herald previously reported that employees and former employees had criticized 21 Air for its unsafe working conditions.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of criticize
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  • Trump’s preference for immediate gratification explains many of his decisions, including defunding scientific and medical research, accelerating fossil-fuel emissions, and denigrating American soft power globally.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Newsom’s film speaks directly to harm inflicted on young women who are routinely denigrated on social media and who face constant scrutiny of their appearance and comportment through online platforms.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of denigrate

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