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PEJORATIVE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word pejorative. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word pejorative. (close relations)
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derogatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

abusive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing offensive reproach

• characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment

disparaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

insulting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

offensive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• for the purpose of attack rather than defense

• causing anger or annoyance

• morally offensive

• unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses

noun

• the action of attacking an enemy

adjective satellite

• violating or tending to violate or offend against

• causing or able to cause nausea

dyslogistic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing disapproval

dislogistic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing disapproval

dysphemism
nounn
noun

• an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one

Alternatives for DEROGATORY

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