Derogate | Mean of derogate in English Dictionary
/ˈderəˌgeɪt/
- Verb
- to insult (someone or something)
- The title of the book derogates the people it is about.
- Her parents are constantly derogating her achievements.
- to lessen the importance or value of (something or someone)
- These criticisms are not meant to derogate from [=detract from] the excellent work they have done.
