Derogate - definition of derogate by The Free Dictionary
der·o·gate (dĕr′ə-gāt′) v. der·o·gat·ed, der·o·gat·ing, der·o·gates v.intr. 1. To take away; detract: an error that will derogate from your reputation. 2. To deviate from a standard or expectation; go astray: a clause allowing signers of the agreement to ...