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Definition of derogate:

(v) : to take away or detract from; to act in a manner below oneself; to go astray
"his recent outburst will surely derogate from his reputation some."
(adj) : (archaic) debased
"1605, Dry up in her the organs of increase, / And from her derogate body never spring / A babe to honour her. -- William Shakespeare, King Lear I.iv"
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Definition of derogate:

(v) : to take away or detract from; to act in a manner below oneself; to go astray
"his recent outburst will surely derogate from his reputation some."
(adj) : (archaic) debased
"1605, Dry up in her the organs of increase, / And from her derogate body never spring / A babe to honour her. -- William Shakespeare, King Lear I.iv"
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