derogate
vt.
3gat#ed, 3gat#ing 5ME derogaten < L derogatus, pp. of derogare, to repeal part of (a law), detract from < de3, from + rogare, to ask: see ROGATION6
1 [Archaic] to take (a part or quality) away from something so as to impair it
2 [Rare] to lower in esteem; disparage
vi.
1 to take something desirable away; detract (from)
2 to lower oneself; lose face