What does pejorate mean?
Pejorate means (ambitransitive) To become or make (something) worse; to deteriorate, to worsen..
Pejorate
/ˈpiːdʒəɹeɪt/ · verb
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To become or make (something) worse; to deteriorate, to worsen..
Example Sentences
You do not appear to me to recognize the gravity of your situation, or you would be more careful not to pejorate the same by words which glance upon the purity of justice.
Synonyms for pejorate
Antonyms for pejorate
Related Words
Word Forms
- pejorates
- pejorating
- pejorated
Usage Notes
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How do you use pejorate in a sentence?
You do not appear to me to recognize the gravity of your situation, or you would be more careful not to pejorate the same by words which glance upon the purity of justice.
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