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derogate \DER-uh-gayt\, intransitive verb: 1. To deviate from what is expected. 2. To take away; to detract; -- usually with 'from'. 3. To disparage or belittle; to denigrate. If someone wants to derogate from that and make a choice, then they are free to do it. -- Ciaran Fitzgerald, "Food... Sign in to see full entry.