Anagrams of: DEROGATING

• a step in walking or running

• the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire

• the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground

• structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step

• put down or press the foot, place the foot

• tread or stomp heavily or roughly

• crush as if by treading on

• brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center

• apply (the tread) to a tire

• mate with (used of male birds)

• the act of arranging in a graduated series

• changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface

• evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score

• a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

• a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend

• a sheer stiff muslin

• lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus

• To stop (a wheel, barrel, etc.) by placing something under it; to scotch; to skid.

• To fill; to stuff; to cram.