Word of the day
derogate
1. disparage (someone or something)
“it is typical of Pirandello to derogate the powers of reason”
2. detract from
“this does not derogate from his duty to act honestly and faithfully”
verb
/ˈdɛrəˌɡeɪt/
Test your comprehension with these four exercises!
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"Critics often derogate the film's plot, calling it _____ and predictable."
Select three words related to derogate
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- honor
- denigrate
- endorse
- belittle
- diminish
- magnify
Choose the phrase that uses derogate correctly
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Find a word related to derogate
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