derogated

Meanings

• Verb

  To treat with contempt or disrespect; to debase or belittle.

  - "He was derogated by his classmates for his unusual appearance."
  - "The politician was derogated by his opponents during the campaign."
  - "The new employee was derogated by his colleagues for his lack of experience."

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Antonyms

exalt , praise

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Synonyms

abase , vilify , decry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with derogated
degrade , frigate , graduate , mature , oblate , plate

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Variants

List of all variants of derogated that leads to same result
derogate , derogated , derogates , derogating , derogation , derogations , derogative , derogate from , derogated from , derogates from , derogating from

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derogate comes from the Latin word 'derogare,' which means 'to take away.' It was first used in English in the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'derogation' is often used in legal contexts to refer to the act of waiving or abandoning certain rights or privileges.

2. In music, a derogatory term for a piece of music that is considered to be of poor quality is called a 'derogatory hit.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Disrespect: Derogation is a form of disrespect towards someone or something. It can take many forms, including verbal abuse, insults, or belittling behavior.

2. Bullying: Derogation is often used to describe bullying behavior, where someone intentionally belittles or demeans another person to assert power or control.

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How to Memorize "derogated"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone speaking disrespectfully or belittlingly to another person. Imagine the body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'derogation' with the feeling of disrespect or contempt. Remember that it is a way of treating someone or something in a demeaning way.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Derogate means to take away respect.' This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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