Derogate - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈderəɡeɪt|  American pronunciation of the word derogate
Brit.  |ˈderəɡeɪt|  British pronunciation of the word derogate

verb

- cause to seem less serious; play down (syn: belittle, denigrate, minimize)

Extra examples

The title of the book derogates the people it is about.

Her parents are constantly derogating her achievements.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: derogate
he/she/it: derogates
present participle: derogating
past tense: derogated
past participle: derogated
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