pejorative
pejorative [ pi-JAWR-uh’-tiv, -JOR-, PEJ-uh’-rey-, PEE-juh’- ] | |
[ noun, adjective ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. (adj.) derogatory, insulting or belittling 2. (adj.) worsening or declining 3. (n.) an expression or word that is pejorative or derogatory in nature | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
Their pejorative words led the poor man committing suicide. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
When governments are described as pursuing populist policies the adjective is often intended to be pejorative. |
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