Present participle of derogate; the action of detracting from or reducing the value or respect for something.
Present participle formation from 'derogate' using the '-ing' suffix, indicating ongoing or habitual action.
When used as 'a derogating remark' or 'derogating behavior,' this word captures the continuous nature of undermining—it's not a one-time action but an ongoing process of chipping away at someone's standing.
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