derogate

• Глагол, означающий умалять или отнимать часть чего-либо, или отклоняться от стандарта или ожидания; в настоящее время в значительной степени устаревший или формальный.

A verb meaning to detract from or take away a part of something, or to deviate from a standard or expectation; now largely archaic or formal.

1. To detract or take awayC1formal

   To take away a part of something, especially a quality or value; to diminish.

   Умалять

   • His rude comments derogated from the importance of the ceremony.
   • The new policy derogates from the principles of fairness.
   • Her behavior derogated from the team's morale.

   Synonymsdepreciatedetractdiminishlessenreduce

   Antonymsaddaugmentenhanceincrease

2. To belittle or disparageC1formal

   To speak of someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect; to criticize unfairly.

   Унижать или принижать

   • He derogated his opponent's achievements during the debate.
   • The article derogated the artist's work without justification.
   • She felt that the remarks derogated her professional reputation.

   Synonymsbelittledecrydenigratedeprecatedepreciatedisparageminimizerun downslight

   Antonymscomplimentelevateextolhonorlaudpraise