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   derogatory

   /dɪˈrɒɡət(ə)ri/

   adjective

   • 1. showing a critical or disrespectful attitude: "she tells me I'm fat and is always making derogatory remarks"

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘impairing in force or effect’): from late Latin derogatorius, from derogat- ‘abrogated’, from the verb derogare (see derogate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. derogatorily adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEROGATORY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Derogatory means expressing criticism or insult, or showing strong disapproval and not showing respect. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     DEROGATORY meaning: 1. showing strong disapproval and not...

   • Znaczenie Derogatory, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     DEROGATORY definicja: 1. showing strong disapproval and not...

   • Derogatory in Polish

     DEROGATORY translate: uwłaczający, obelżywy, uwłaczający....

   • Traditional

     DEROGATORY translate: 詆毀的，貶損的，貶低的. Learn more in the...

   • Derogatory in Russian

     DEROGATORY translate: уничижительный, пренебрежительный ....

   • Derogatory: Thai Translation

     DEROGATORY translate: ซึ่งวิจารณ์ไปในทางที่ไม่ดี. Learn more...

   • Translate English to French

     DEROGATORY translate: désobligeant/-ante, désobligeant....

   • Vietnamese Translation

     DEROGATORY translate: xúc phạm. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › derogatoryDerogatory Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Derogatory means expressive of a low opinion or detracting from the character or standing of something. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of derogatory from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › derogatoryDerogatory - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If you feel offended or insulted by what someone says, the person probably said something derogatory. Racial, sexist, and homophobic slurs are all derogatory. Insults that mean someone is stupid or crazy are derogatory.

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   Derogatory definition: tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory. See examples of DEROGATORY used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEROGATORY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Derogatory means tending or intended to detract, disparage, or belittle; intentionally offensive. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › derogatoryderogatory adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Derogatory means showing a critical attitude and lack of respect for somebody. Learn how to use this word in formal contexts, see synonyms and examples, and check pronunciation and word origin.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › derogatoryDerogatory - definition of derogatory by The Free Dictionary

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   Derogatory means expressive of low opinion, tending or intended to detract, disparage, or belittle. Find the pronunciation, translation, and examples of derogatory and related words in this online dictionary.