Associations to the word «Derogative»

Wiktionary

DEROGATIVE, adjective. Disparaging, tending or intending to be belittling.
DEROGATIVE, adjective. Of or pertaining to derogation; that derogates
DEROGATIVE, noun. (rare) A derogatory word or word-form.

Dictionary definition

DEROGATIVE, adjective. Expressive of low opinion; "derogatory comments"; "disparaging remarks about the new house".

Wise words

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