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DEROGATORY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Expressive of low opinion

Example:

disparaging remarks about the new house

Synonyms:

derogative; derogatory; disparaging

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

uncomplimentary (tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage)

Derivation:

derogate (cause to seem less serious; play down)

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