Synonyms for derogatory
dɪˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr ideroga·to·ry

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1. derogatorynoun

   Synonyms:
   pejorative

2. derogatoryadjective

   Tending to derogate, or lessen in value of someone; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious.

   Synonyms:
   pejorative

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1. derogative, derogatory, disparagingadjective

   expressive of low opinion

   "derogatory comments"; "disparaging remarks about the new house"

   Synonyms:
   derogative, disparaging

   Antonyms:
   complimentary

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1. derogatoryadjective

   Synonyms:
   detracting, dishonoring, depreciative

2. derogatoryadjective

   Synonyms:
   shameful, disreputable, disgraceful, discreditable, scandalous

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1. derogatoryadjective

   Synonyms:
   disparaging, detracting

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1. List of paraphrases for "derogatory":

   pejorative, contemptuous, dismissive, degrading, insulting, offensive

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How to use derogatory in a sentence?

1. Daiyiee Abdullah:

   Sometimes people make derogatory remarks, like : There's that gay imam, i've been asked in different parts of the country to leave the mosque, which is fine. I'm not going in to any mosque to try to change them. I am going there to pray.

2. Mike Shibler:

   We will certainly inform our students that this type of behavior when done in a derogatory and insulting way will not be accepted and will not occur.

3. Jennifer Cramer:

   Pay attention to the context because context matters, someone using ‘ma’am’ may not be choosing ‘ma’am’ in a way that’s supposed to be derogatory. They may be. But you need to read between the lines to see what’s actually happening.

4. Greg Rutherford:

   I have been in discussions with the BBC regarding my involvement with SPOTY after hearing what I believe to be very outdated and derogatory comments from a fellow SPOTY nominee.

5. Ryan Pate:

   I said some pretty derogatory things that I do regret saying.