Definition

A situation where someone or something is treated with disrespect or belittled, often by making negative comments or reducing their importance.

Example

The derogation of her achievements made her feel undervalued and unappreciated.

Conversation

Did you hear about the derogation of that new policy at work?

Yeah, it’s pretty surprising how quickly they changed their minds.

I wonder if it will affect our team’s projects in the long run.

I hope not, but it seems like they’re trying to avoid any more derogation from the staff.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Derogation is formed from "derogare" (meaning to detract or take away) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process of). The word refers to the act of detracting from or diminishing the value or importance of something.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'taking away' ('derogare') from something's value or importance, which helps you remember that 'derogation' means to diminish or detract from something.

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