貶す — meaning in English

English meaning

• derogate verb To partially repeal (a law etc.).
• disparage noun Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.
• vilify verb To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.

Senses

貶す is used for these senses in English:

• derogate (transitive) To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle. [from 16th c.]
• disparage To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.
• vilify (transitive) To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.

derogate — full definition

1. verb To partially repeal (a law etc.).
2. verb To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle.
3. verb To take away (something from something else) in a way which leaves it lessened.
4. verb To detract from (a quality of excellence, authority etc.).

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