derogate

/'derəgeit/
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derogate

The manager tried to derogate the employee's achievement during the meeting.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To detract from, to lessen the worth or importance of something: To take away from or diminish the value, quality, or reputation of a person, thing, or concept.
    • To deviate from a standard or expectation: To depart from what is considered proper, correct, or a previously established condition.
Usage
  • The verb "derogate" is typically used in formal or academic contexts. It is almost always followed by the preposition "from".
  • It describes an action that causes a reduction in merit, authority, or esteem.
Examples
  • Verb:
    • The new evidence did not derogate from the original findings; it merely added context.
    • Such behavior derogates from the dignity of the office he holds.
    • He felt that the trivial criticism derogated from his significant achievement.
Advanced Usage
  • "to derogate from one's authority": to diminish or undermine one's power or right to command.
    • The unauthorized statement by the minister derogated from the president's authority.
  • "to derogate from a principle": to act in a way that is inconsistent with or weakens a fundamental rule or belief.
    • The emergency measures were seen as derogating from the principle of free movement.
Variants and Related Words
  • Derogation (n): The act of derogating or the state of being derogated; a lessening or impairment.
    • The new law was seen as a derogation of citizens' rights.
  • Derogatory (adj): Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude; intended to lower the reputation of a person or thing.
    • He made several derogatory remarks about his opponent.
Synonyms
  • Detract: To take away a part from; diminish.
  • Diminish: To make or become less.
  • Belittle: To represent or speak of as unimportant or of little value.
  • Disparage: To regard or represent as being of little worth.
Antonyms
  • Enhance: To intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
  • Aggrandize: To increase the power, status, or wealth of.
  • Compliment: To politely congratulate or praise someone.
derogate

The manager tried to derogate the employee's achievement during the meeting.

Verb
  1. cause to seem less serious; play down
    • Don't belittle his influence

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