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- [verb der-uh-geyt; adjective der-uh-git, -geyt]
- /verb ˈdɛr əˌgeɪt; adjective ˈdɛr ə gɪt, -ˌgeɪt/
- /ˌder.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
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- [verb der-uh-geyt; adjective der-uh-git, -geyt]
- /verb ˈdɛr əˌgeɪt; adjective ˈdɛr ə gɪt, -ˌgeɪt/
Definitions of derogation word
- noun derogation a lessening or weakening (of power, authority, position, etc.) 3
- noun derogation disparagement; detraction 3
- noun derogation a lowering of oneself; loss of rank 3
- verb without object derogation to detract, as from authority, estimation, etc. (usually followed by from). 1
- verb without object derogation to stray in character or conduct; degenerate (usually followed by from). 1
- verb with object derogation to disparage or belittle. 1
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Origin of derogation
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin dērogātus repealed, restricted (past participle of dērogāre), equivalent to dē- de- + rog(āre) to ask + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Derogation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
derogation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for derogation
noun derogation
- deprecation — to express earnest disapproval of.
- aspersion — a disparaging or malicious remark; slanderous accusation (esp in the phrase cast aspersions (on))
- ridicule — speech or action intended to cause contemptuous laughter at a person or thing; derision.
- detraction — a person, thing, circumstance, etc, that detracts
- denigration — to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character.
Antonyms for derogation
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