Definitions for derogativedɪˈrɒg ə tɪv
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
der•o•gateˈdɛr əˌgeɪt(v.)-gat•ed, -gat•ing.
(v.i.)to detract, as from authority or estimation (usu. fol. by from).
to stray in character or conduct; degenerate (usu. fol. by from).
(v.t.)to disparage or belittle.
Category: Common Vocabulary
Origin of derogate:
1375–1425; late ME < LL dērogātus <dē-de - +rogāre to ask
de•rog•a•tivedɪˈrɒg ə tɪv(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
derogative, derogatory, disparaging(adj)
expressive of low opinion
"derogatory comments"; "disparaging remarks about the new house"
Wiktionary
derogative(Adjective)
disparaging, tending or intending to be belittling.
derogative(Adjective)
Of or pertaining to derogation; that derogates
Webster Dictionary
Derogative(adj)
derogatory
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