/ Dictionary / Index D derecognize: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: de•rec•og•nize Pronunciation: (dē-rek'ug-nīz"), [key] — -nized, -niz•ing. to withdraw diplomatic recognition from: to derecognize a foreign government. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: derecognize (Thesaurus) derealization deregulate Related Content Daily Word Quiz: hale Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language