Word
Derogate
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
der-o-gate
Definition
- v. t. - To annul in part; to repeal partly; to restrict; to
limit the action of; -- said of a law.
- v. t. - To lessen; to detract from; to disparage; to
depreciate; -- said of a person or thing.
- v. i. - To take away; to detract; to withdraw; -- usually with
from.
- v. i. - To act beneath one-s rank, place, birth, or character;
to degenerate.
- n. - Diminished in value; dishonored; degraded.
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