Definitions

1. verb

to lower in value, esteem, or reputation

“The politician’s reputation began to derogate after the scandal broke out.”

2. verb

to speak ill of; to disparage

“The critic derogated the artist’s new work, calling it a failure.”

3. verb

to decrease or impair the value or effectiveness of something

“The new policy will derogate the company’s profits this quarter.”

4. noun

a decrease in value, esteem, or reputation

“The company suffered a major derogate after the financial scandal.”