derogate — to detract from the reputation or authority of something; to disparage or belittle
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to detract from the reputation or authority of something; to disparage or belittle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɛrəˌɡeɪt/
Example Sentences
- The scandal derogated from the company's hard-earned reputation overnight.
- He felt that wearing flip-flops to the wedding would derogate from the solemnity of the occasion.
- The politician's crude jokes derogated from his otherwise professional image.
derogate
VERB[/ˈdɛrəˌɡeɪt/]
to detract from the reputation or authority of something; to disparage or belittle
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin derogare, meaning 'to ask away' or 'to detract from.' The word originally referred to partially repealing a law by taking away some of its provisions.
Breakdown
de- (away/down) + rogare (to ask/propose) = to ask away, detract from
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The scandal derogated from the company's hard-earned reputation overnight.”
“He felt that wearing flip-flops to the wedding would derogate from the solemnity of the occasion.”
“The politician's crude jokes derogated from his otherwise professional image.”
“Adding ketchup to the gourmet meal seemed to derogate from the chef's artistic vision.”
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