as in defamations
the act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant
those remarks were not intended as a derogation of popular music
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for derogations
Noun
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What investigators initially left out Despite criticisms that IndyStar reported previously from accusers, the law firm says no findings were left out of the final report.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025 -
His opponents have slammed him over his previous criticisms of the New York Police Department, but Mamdani has since emphasized his desire to work with the department.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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While condemnations are not uncommon, the city does not casually tear down properties, especially prominent ones.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
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Emirati leaders’ response, marked by swift condemnations and the prompt visit of a historically high-ranking delegation to Doha, indicate that Israel’s government seriously misjudged the situation.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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This story was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.—
Audrey Dutton,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The use of violence and torture became systematic, according to Ukrainian investigators and victims of these abuses.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Derogations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derogations. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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