derogate

• 动词，指贬低、削减某事物的价值或份额，或偏离标准、期望；现多用于正式或过时语境。

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.

   贬损

   • 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.

   同义词depreciatedetractdiminishlessenreduce

   反义词addaugmentenhanceincrease

2. To belittle or disparageC1formal

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

   贬低或轻视

   • 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.

   同义词belittledecrydenigratedeprecatedepreciatedisparageminimizerun downslight

   反义词complimentelevateextolhonorlaudpraise