derogate

• Verbe signifiant diminuer ou enlever une partie de quelque chose, notamment une valeur ou un mérite, ou s'écarter d'une norme ou d'une attente ; aujourd'hui largement archaïque ou formel.

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.

   déroger (à)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdepreciatedetractdiminishlessenreduce

   Antonymesaddaugmentenhanceincrease

2. To belittle or disparageC1formal

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

   déprécier, dénigrer

   • 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.

   Synonymesbelittledecrydenigratedeprecatedepreciatedisparageminimizerun downslight

   Antonymescomplimentelevateextolhonorlaudpraise