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pejorative

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pe·jor·a·tive  (p-jôr-tv, -jr-, pj-rtv, pj-)
adj.
1. Tending to make or become worse.
2. Disparaging; belittling.
n.
A disparaging or belittling word or expression.

pe·jora·tive·ly adv.

pejorative [pij-jor-a-tiv]
Adjective
(of a word or expression) having an insulting or critical sense
Noun
a pejorative word or expression [Late Latin pejorare to make worse]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.pejorative - expressing disapproval; "dyslogistic terms like `nitwit' and `scalawag'"
uncomplimentary - tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage

pejorative
Translations
pejorative [pɪˈdʒɔrətɪv] adjpeyorativo
pejorative [pɪˈdʒɔrətɪv] adjpéjoratif/ive
pejorative [pɪˈdʒɔrətɪv] adjabwertend
pejorative [pɪˈdʒɔrətɪv] adjpeggiorativo/a


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