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What is "derogatory" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does derogatory mean in English? Meaning of derogatory definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "derogatory" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "derogatory": expressive of low opinion

Adjective

  • Meaning: expressive of low opinion
  • Example: derogatory comments disparaging remarks about the new house
  • Synonyms: derogative derogatory disparaging
  • Similar: uncomplimentary

    • Pronunciation in US: /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/

    Pronunciation in UK: /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/

  • Adjective: (usually with to) Tending to derogate, or lessen in value of someone; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious. (Can we date this quote?) Blackstone. Acts of Parliament derogatory from the power of subsequent Parliaments bind not. (Can we date this quote?) Macaulay. His language was severely censured by some of his brother peers as derogatory to their other.(Can we date this quote?) Blackstone. Acts of Parliament derogatory from the power of subsequent Parliaments bind not.(Can we date this quote?) Macaulay. His language was severely censured by some of his brother peers as derogatory to their other.(law) When referring to a clause in a testament: a sentence of secret character inserted by the testator alone, of which he reserves the knowledge to himself, with a condition that no will he may make thereafter shall be valid, unless this clause is inserted word for word; – a precaution to guard against later wills extorted by violence, or obtained by suggestion.

    • Synonyms:

    unflattering, sarcastic, disparaging, degrading, slanderous, defamatory, censorious, critical, damaging, disdainful, fault-finding, humiliating, injurious, malevolent, malicious, opprobrious, scornful, slighting, spiteful, unfavorable, calumnious, contumelious, deprecatory, depreciative, despiteful, demeaning, aspersing, belittling, decrying, detracting, dishonoring, maligning, minimizing, reproachful, vilifying,

    Antonyms:

    flattering, complimentary, appreciative, favorable, praising,

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    derogatory in English: derogatory
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