Derogatory Synonyms and Antonyms
dĭ-rŏg'ə-tôr'ē
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Synonyms for Derogatory
Not complimentary; derogatory.
Feeling or expressing disdain; scornful and aloof
Mocking or derogatory in a malicious or ironic way:
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Of, relating to, or designed for attack:
Disposed to find fault; critical.
Characterized by or constituting slander
Not favorable
Not flattering.
Used in reference to an utterance, to indicate that it is false and harmful to the reputation of another.
Tending to deprecate; disapproving.
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Expressing disapproval or criticism.
Tending to depreciate (in value etc.)
Disparaging; derogatory.
Conveying or constituting a slight; belittling:
That degrades; debasing
Pertaining to depreciation
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(Linguis.) Taking on or giving a meaning or connotation that is less favorable
The definition of censorious is harshly critical.
Offensive or insulting; hurtful:
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Antonyms for Derogatory
Advantageous; helpful:
Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
Showing appreciation or gratitude.
The definition of complimentary is something that is free or included in a larger cost.
offensive, uncomplimentary
Words Related to Derogatory
(Of a person) Having the personality trait of expressing sarcasm.
Tending or intending to belittle
The definition of opprobrious is something that is disrespectful or that expresses shame or disgrace.
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