Definition of "derogate" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To partially repeal (a law etc.).

2. (transitive) To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle.

3. (ambitransitive) To take away (something from something else) in a way which leaves it lessened.

4. (intransitive) To detract from (a quality of excellence, authority etc.).

5. (intransitive) To act in a manner below oneself; to debase oneself.

adjective

1. (obsolete, as a participle) Derogated, annulled in part.

2. (archaic) Debased, deteriorated.