DEROGATED Synonyms

• unrestrained by convention or morality

• lowered in value

• express strong disapproval of; deplore

• belittle

• lowered in value

• (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use

• impaired by diminution

• (of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval

• made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)

• being unjustly brought into disrepute

• suffering shame

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

• express strong disapproval of

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• express a negative opinion of

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

• express strong disapproval of

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• make small or insignificant

• represent as less significant or important

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• spread negative information about