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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1. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards:

   The admitted and repeated use of racial slurs by a judge who has taken an oath to administer justice fairly and impartially is wrong, period. There is never any circumstance or context in which such derogatory and degrading language is okay, sadly, inequities still exist in society and in our judicial system. District Judge Jessie LeBlanc has compromised District Judge Jessie LeBlanc ability to preside as a judge, and District Judge Jessie LeBlanc has damaged the judiciary. District Judge Jessie LeBlanc should resign. The people of the 23rd Judicial District and our state deserve better.

2. Paul Marciano:

   I have never been alone with Kate Upton, i have never touched Kate Upton inappropriately. Nor would I ever refer to a Guess model in such a derogatory manner.

3. Stephen Lynch:

   We're going to fight over these because they've objected to some of the questions, we received derogatory information regarding those individuals.

4. Linda Cope:

   People were urinating off the balconies, throwing up in the elevators, making suggestive and sexual comments about veterans with their service dogs and derogatory and suggestive comments about their wives.

5. 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.