derogate
pronunciation
How to pronounce derogate in British English:
UK [ˈderəgeɪt]
How to pronounce derogate in American English:
US [ˈdɛrəˌɡet]
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- Verb:
- belittle
Word Origin
- derogate (v.)
- early 15c., "impair (authority); disparage (reputation)," from Latin derogatus, past participle of derogare "diminish" (see derogatory).
Example
- 1. The parties may not derogate from or vary the effect of this article .
- 2. Such behavior will derogate from your image .
- 3. Such shameful behaviour will certainly derogate from his fame .
- 4. People often derogate what they don 't understand .
- 5. The parties may exclude the application of this convention or , subject to article 12 , derogate from or vary the effect of any of its provisions .