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View synonyms for derogative
derogative
[ dih-rog-uh-tiv ]
adjective
- lessening; belittling; derogatory.
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Other Words From
- de·roga·tive·ly adverb
- nonde·roga·tive adjective
- nonde·roga·tive·ly adverb
- unde·roga·tive adjective
- unde·roga·tive·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of derogative1
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Example Sentences
Ka is often a prefix of negation in compound words, which has the force of a derogative.
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Subordinate spirits of evil, are denoted by using the derogative form of the word, in sh by which Moneto is rendered Monetosh.
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They also admit of derogative and prepositional inflections.
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The term Moowis is one of the most derogative and offensive possible.
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His mention of Lillian made Aileen think of her in a faintly derogative way for a moment.
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