Third person singular present tense of derogate; means to detract from or reduce the importance of something.
Present tense conjugation of 'derogate,' following standard English verb conjugation for third person singular with '-s' suffix.
In the sentence 'That comment derogates his entire career,' we see how 'derogates' captures the power of a single remark to chip away at a lifetime of achievement. It's an underrated word for how fragile reputation actually is.
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