Derogate
verb
To take away a part from something, reducing its respect or value, to decrease.
His rude behavior derogated the reputation of the company.
Often appears as...
- derogate from
- derogate the value
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
verb
To deliberately ignore a rule, duty, or responsibility.
You can't just derogate your duties as a parent and expect your children to turn out well.
Often appears as...
- derogate duties
- derogate responsibilities
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
verb
To take away a part from something, reducing its respect or value, to decrease.
His rude behavior derogated the reputation of the company.
Often appears as...
- derogate from
- derogate the value
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
verb
To deliberately ignore a rule, duty, or responsibility.
You can't just derogate your duties as a parent and expect your children to turn out well.
Often appears as...
- derogate duties
- derogate responsibilities
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Reducing Value
Use 'derogate' to describe something being lessened in worth or tarnished.
Plagiarism allegations seriously derogated the author's work.
Pro Tip 2/3Respect Diminished
'Derogate' often implies loss of respect or dishonor brought upon someone or something.
The scandalous article derogated the politician's public image.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Intentional
'Derogate' does not always imply intent; effects can be unintentional.
Frequent absences derogated his role as a team leader.
Pro Tip 1/3Reducing Value
Use 'derogate' to describe something being lessened in worth or tarnished.
Plagiarism allegations seriously derogated the author's work.
Pro Tip 2/3Respect Diminished
'Derogate' often implies loss of respect or dishonor brought upon someone or something.
The scandalous article derogated the politician's public image.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Intentional
'Derogate' does not always imply intent; effects can be unintentional.
Frequent absences derogated his role as a team leader.
Pro Tip 1/3Reducing Value
Use 'derogate' to describe something being lessened in worth or tarnished.
Plagiarism allegations seriously derogated the author's work.
Pro Tip 2/3Respect Diminished
'Derogate' often implies loss of respect or dishonor brought upon someone or something.
The scandalous article derogated the politician's public image.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Intentional
'Derogate' does not always imply intent; effects can be unintentional.
Frequent absences derogated his role as a team leader.
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Quote examples
Daniel Hannan
British Politician
The idea seems to be to use the next treaty talks to strike a grand bargain: Britain will be helpful to those states wishing to establish a fiscal union among themselves if, in exchange, we can amicably derogate from the aspects of the EU which we dislike.
Quote examples
Daniel Hannan
British Politician
The idea seems to be to use the next treaty talks to strike a grand bargain: Britain will be helpful to those states wishing to establish a fiscal union among themselves if, in exchange, we can amicably derogate from the aspects of the EU which we dislike.
Example 1 of 1
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