Past tense of derogate; having detracted from or reduced the value or respect for something.
Past tense formation from 'derogate,' following standard English verb conjugation by adding '-ed' suffix to the base Latin-derived form.
When you've 'derogated' something, you've successfully dimmed its light—it's a word that feels final and effective, which is why it appears so often in legal language where intent to permanently damage reputation matters.
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