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derogate

verb

cause to seem less serious; play down

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Word length
8
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
10

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Pronunciation

ˈdɛɹəɡeɪt

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verb

  1. cause to seem less serious; play down

    “Don't belittle his influence”

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Example Sentences

Don't belittle his influence

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