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derogative

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de·rog·a·tive  (d-rg-tv, dr-g-)
adj.
1. Tending to derogate; detractive.
2. Disparaging; derogatory.
de·roga·tive·ly adv.
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Adj.1.derogative - expressive of low opinion; "derogatory comments"; "disparaging remarks about the new house"
derogatory, disparaging
uncomplimentary - tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage


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