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derogate

/ˈdɛɹəɡeɪt/
verb

  1. To partially repeal (a law etc.).

  2. To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle.

  3. To take away (something from something else) in a way which leaves it lessened.

Synonymsabase, vilify, decry
Antonymsexalt, praise
adjective

  1. Debased

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