What are some opposite words for derogatory?
Antonyms for derogatory
dɪˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr ideroga·to·ry
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term derogatory.
Wiktionary
derogatorynoun
Synonyms:
pejorativederogatoryadjective
Tending to derogate, or lessen in value of someone; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious.
Synonyms:
pejorative
Princeton's WordNet
derogative, derogatory, disparagingadjective
expressive of low opinion
"derogatory comments"; "disparaging remarks about the new house"
Antonyms:
complimentarySynonyms:
derogative, disparaging
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
derogatoryadjective
Synonyms:
disparaging, detracting
How to use derogatory in a sentence?
Mr. Schnatter’s derogatory and insensitive comments are not at all reflective of the values of our organization.
A court has passed (an) order prohibiting the publication and transmission of the interview till further orders, he (Mukesh) had made offensive and derogatory remarks against women, creating an atmosphere of fear and tension with the possibility of public outcry.
This is ludicrous for the Clinton campaign and others to suggest that somehow I'm using a derogatory term.
This is a very conservative market, and the team has always been very concerned about the look of the girls and things like that, but I’m telling you I’ve never seen and never heard anything derogatory. The girls are all professional women, they know the rules and standards and they know they’re ambassadors for the Spurs. And they’ve done so much in the community — camps, clinics, promotional activities. To take this away so suddenly, it’s bothersome.
I let them do their own thing, the only thing I do is guide them to make it next level, like the lighting. Also, we don't do offensive content or derogatory content that will hurt their careers.
Words popularity by usage frequency
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#9440 | complimentary | |
#42627 | derogatory |
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