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derogated

/ˈdɛrəɡeɪtɪd/

Translations

derogateverb

derogated

Past Simple

derogated

Past Simple

derogated

Past Participle

derogating

Gerund

/ˈdɛrəɡeɪt/

He tends to derogate his colleagues' achievements to make himself look better.

Il a tendance à dénigrer les réussites de ses collègues pour se donner une meilleure image.

déroger àS’emploie surtout dans un registre juridique ou administratif.

Under emergency powers, governments may derogate from certain human-rights obligations.

Dans le cadre des pouvoirs d'urgence, les gouvernements peuvent déroger à certaines obligations en matière de droits humains.

Additional translations

porter atteinte àSurtout dans la tournure « derogate from » pour exprimer une diminution de la valeur, de l'autorité ou de la réputation.

Synonyms

derogateverb

To disparage or belittle someone or something.

He tends to derogate his colleagues' achievements to make himself look better.

To depart or deviate from (a rule, standard, treaty, etc.), especially with official permission; often used with the preposition “from”.

Under emergency powers, governments may derogate from certain human-rights obligations.

To detract from or diminish the authority, value, or reputation of something; usually followed by the preposition “from”.

The scandal derogated from his otherwise impeccable record.