#324 derogate

derogate,verb- to cause to seem inferior or be in disrepute; detract; disparage

C15 from Latin derogare to repeal some part of a law modify it

derogatory,adj.- tending or intended to detract, disparage, or belittle; intentionally offensive

derogation, noun

And bridge to nowhere is a symbol to derogate extravagant government spending on a project that would benefit relative few people.

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