derogate from
verb
derogated from; derogating from; derogates from
formal
: to lessen the importance or value of (something or someone)
These criticisms are not meant to derogate from the excellent work they have done.
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“Derogate from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/derogate%20from. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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