What does derogative mean?
Derogative means Disparaging; tending or intending to be belittling..
Derogative
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Disparaging; tending or intending to be belittling..
Definitions by Sense
- Disparaging; tending or intending to be belittling.
- Of or pertaining to derogation; that derogates
- (rare) A derogatory word or word-form.
Example Sentences
"How strange, but then again, he is a strange man." [...] "Don't get me wrong. I did not mean that in a derogative sense."
(interposing s, the characteristic of diminutives and derogatives)
Synonyms for derogative
Antonyms for derogative
Related Words
Word Forms
- more derogative
- most derogative
- derogatives
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for derogative?
Common synonyms include derogatory, contemptuous, disparaging, uncomplimentary.
What is the opposite of derogative?
Possible antonyms include deferential.
How do you use derogative in a sentence?
"How strange, but then again, he is a strange man." [...] "Don't get me wrong. I did not mean that in a derogative sense."
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