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derogatory

de·ro·ga·tory

UK/dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ US/dɪˈɹɔɡətɹɪj/ rare

adjective

1.

expressive of low opinion

  • “derogatory comments”
  • “disparaging remarks about the new house”
Synonyms
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Origin

Borrowed from Late Latin dērogātōrius, from Latin dērogō; corresponding to derogate + -ory.

Phrases

  • derogatory clause

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