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derogate
('d/E/r/@/,g/eI/t )

noun (n)

  • Diminished in value; dishonored; degraded.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • cause to seem less serious; play down(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • To annul in part; to repeal partly; to restrict; to limit the action of; -- said of a law.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To take away; to detract; to withdraw; -- usually with from.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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