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.
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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
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
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But in the motion to dismiss, McCallum said the shooter did not touch the railing.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The deal dismissed charges of first-degree murder, tampering with a human body, burglary and theft from his case.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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Implosion was selected as the safest and most efficient method to maintain the project timeline while minimizing disruption and ensuring the safety of the Brickell Key community.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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They’re even outfitted with antimicrobial technology to help minimize odors, so the shoes remain fresh.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Panini currently holds licenses for those four federations, continuing the ongoing trend of Fanatics winning licenses, which diminishes Panini’s portfolio.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Competing Colors One painting mistake that will diminish the appearance of even the nicest new kitchen is not thoughtfully considering how your cabinet or wall color will coordinate with other elements in the room.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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Trump has disparaged the United States’ NATO allies for their reluctance to join the war.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Trump has disparaged the United States' NATO allies for their reluctance to join the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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His fall was celebrated on Sunday by both Democrats and Republicans, some of whom criticized their own administration for such overt support for the Hungarian leader.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Leo's recent public comments on social media criticizing the war, have even led some to speculate whether the president actually threatened him.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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Trump tapped into that sentiment again in his Telegraph interview, denigrating the Royal Navy as not up to the task.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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The epitome of narcissism, demeaning and denigrating others upon their deaths (John McCain, Rob Reiner) who’ve displeased him is nothing new, but the Mueller post sinks to a new low.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Derogate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derogate. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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