Wednesday, December 20, 2006
derogate
1. To deviate from what is expected.
2. To take away; to detract; -- usually with 'from'.
transitive verb:
1. To disparage or belittle; to denigrate.
Sentence one:
The results of the exams derogated from what was expected so much that an inquiry into the matter was ordered.
Sentence two:
Derogating someone is always a bad idea as you never know when that very same person might become indispensable!!!
2. To take away; to detract; -- usually with 'from'.
transitive verb:
1. To disparage or belittle; to denigrate.
Sentence one:
The results of the exams derogated from what was expected so much that an inquiry into the matter was ordered.
Sentence two:
Derogating someone is always a bad idea as you never know when that very same person might become indispensable!!!
# posted by Unknown @ 6:30 AM 
