Pejorate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpiːdʒəɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Pejorate is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To become or make (something) worse; to deteriorate, to worsen.
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.
Word Forms
- pejorates
- pejorating
- pejorated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deteriorate, worsen, pair, pejorize, deteriate, deprave.
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