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Word: Derogatory
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
early 16th century (in the sense ‘impairing in force or effect’): from late Latin derogatorius, from derogat- ‘abrogated’, from the verb derogare (see derogate)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈrɒɡət(ə)ri
Dialects: British English
Definition:
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude
Short Definition:showing critical or disrespectful attitude
Examples:- she tells me I'm fat and is always making derogatory remarks
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