DEROGATED Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

derogated

verb

past tense of derogate

as in dismissed

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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But that conviction was dismissed after the revelation that a juror in the trial had not disclosed a domestic violence incident in her own background in order to win a seat on the panel, The Denver Post reports.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Defense attorneys also should not be able to reference the felony charges dismissed after video showed agents’ falsehoods.

— Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

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The district, which previously favored Democrats, now tilts toward Republicans, and some Memphis voters have raised concerns that their representation has been diminished.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Comparisons with 2023, when European river flows were generally around average, show just how diminished some of these key waterways are.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

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Why This Matters For Your Family’s Legacy The peace of mind that comes from knowing your assets are optimally allocated, your tax burden minimized, and your family’s goals prioritized is invaluable.

— David Rae, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate a foundational safety principle that has for 50 years minimized the radiation people in the United States are exposed to and that has been adopted around the world.

— Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

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Musk moved both of those companies to Texas in recent years and has loudly criticized both California and Delaware (where a Tesla shareholder sued him over his record-setting compensation).

— Maria Aspan, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026
In 2014, Cuban criticized the NFL for expanding its schedule to have games on more days of the week.

— Jon Machota, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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