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Word | Pejorative |
Arabic Meaning | تحقير, ازدرائي, منتقص من القدر, إنتقاصي |
expressing disapproval; dyslogistic terms like `nitwit' and `scalawag' / belittling or insulting / Implying or imputing evil / expressing disapproval / negative in connotation; having a belittling effect / expressing contempt or disapproval. / a word or phrase that has negative connotations or that is intended to disparage or belittle : a pejorative word or phrase / insulting to someone or something : expressing criticism, | |
Usage | ⇒ HE recieved pejorative remarks for his work ⇒ Instead of criticizing Clinton's policies, the Republicans made pejorative remarks about his character. ⇒ a word with pejorative connotations ⇒ 'permissiveness' is used almost universally as a pejorative term |
Synonyms | disparaging, deprecatory, derisive, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, uncomplimentary, disadvantageous, dyslogistic, rude, slighting, contemptuous, derogative, abusive, belittling, detracting, detractive, detractory, dislogistic, libelous, |
Antonyms | complimentary, positive, warmhearted, appreciative, delighted, kindhearted, approving, laudatory, respectful, sympathetic, able, admiring, adulatory, affirmative, agreeable, applauding, apt, auspicious, benediction, beneficial, |
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