Derogate (Verb)

Meaning

Cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Belittle
• Minimize
• Denigrate

Hypernyms

• Belittle
• Pick At
• Disparage

Hyponyms

• Talk Down

Related Words

• Derogative (adjective)
• Derogation (noun)
• Derogatory (adjective)