PEJORATES Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word pejorates. (close relations)
pejorative
Best Alternative Words for PEJORATES
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belittles | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • express a negative opinion of • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||||
cheapens | verbv | |||||||
verb • lower the grade of something; reduce its worth | ||||||||
denigrates | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||||
deprecates | verbv | |||||||
verb • express strong disapproval of; deplore • belittle | ||||||||
depreciates | verbv | |||||||
verb • belittle • lower the value of something • lose in value | ||||||||
derogates | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down | ||||||||
detracts | verbv | |||||||
verb • take away a part from; diminish | ||||||||
devalues | verbv | |||||||
verb • remove the value from; deprive of its value • lower the value or quality of • lose in value | ||||||||
diminishes | verbv | |||||||
verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||||
downgrades | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the property possessed by a slope or surface that descends verb • rate lower; lower in value or esteem |