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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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   Synonym. disparaging. Fewer examples. He said the fight started because someone said something derogatory about his family. You seem to be more interested in making derogatory remarks than in discussing the facts. They agreed not to say anything derogatory about the film.

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

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   The meaning of DEROGATORY is expressive of a low opinion : disparaging. How to use derogatory in a sentence. What is a derogatory Credit Report?

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

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   If you make a derogatory remark or comment about someone or something, you express your low opinion of them.

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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishderogatory adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of derogatory adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   Define derogatory. derogatory synonyms, derogatory pronunciation, derogatory translation, English dictionary definition of derogatory. adj. 1. Disparaging; belittling: a derogatory comment. 2. Tending to detract or diminish. de·rog′a·to′ri·ly adv. de·rog′a·to′ri·ness n.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › derogatory_adjderogatory, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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   There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word derogatory, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of derogatory – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   DEROGATORY definition: showing strong disapproval and not showing any respect for someone: . Learn more.

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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.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › derogatoryDerogatory Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    DEROGATORY meaning: expressing a low opinion of someone or something showing a lack of respect for someone or something.