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derogate

verb as in take away

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Example Sentences

Bulgaria cannot rely on its national and constitutional identity and public order to derogate from the fundamental rights of EU citizens.

The appearance of a god in animal form—even in a loathsome animal form—would not derogate from his essential godhead.

In England, beheading is the punishment of nobles; being reputed not to derogate from nobility, as hanging does.

And I trust it will not derogate from your opinion of my worth, that I have known what was due to your Grace's highness.

Again, what you giue to others, you derogate from your selfe.

Musteazem, however, shook his head, to indicate that he was not prepared to derogate so far from his dignity.

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On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to derogate, such as: denigrate, detract, discredit, disparage, humiliate, and insult.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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