derogate meaning

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derogate (verb): cause to seem less serious; play down.

Definition of derogate

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

    Synonyms: minimize, belittle, denigrate

    Type of: disparage

    Kinds: talk down

    Related forms: derogative, derogatory, derogation

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in TE · 8-letter words

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