derogate
— Verb
– English
~ cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence"
derogation
— Noun
– English
~ a communication that belittles somebody or something
derogation
— Noun
– English
~ (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law; "any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed"
derogative
— Adjective
– English
~ expressive of low opinion; "derogatory comments"; "disparaging remarks about the new house"
derogatory
— Adjective
– English
~ expressive of low opinion; "derogatory comments"; "disparaging remarks about the new house"