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DEROGATING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word derogating. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word derogating. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DEROGATING

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belittling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a belittling comment

• the act of belittling

adjective satellite

• tending to diminish or disparage

degrading
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• harmful to the mind or morals

• used of conduct; characterized by dishonor

demeaning
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing awareness of your shortcomings

disparaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

insulting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

abase
verbv
verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

belittle
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

decry
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

denigrate
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

minimize
verbv
verb

• make small or insignificant

• represent as less significant or important

• cause to seem less serious; play down

vilify
verbv
verb

• spread negative information about

Best Hypernyms For DEROGATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for derogating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
belittle disparage
Phrases (1)
pick at

Alternatives for BELITTLING

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