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de·rog·a·tive
(dĭ-rŏg′ə-tĭv, dĕr′ə-gā′-)adj.
1. Tending to derogate; detractive.
2. Disparaging; derogatory.
de·rog′a·tive·ly adv.
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Adj. | 1. | derogative - expressive of low opinion; "derogatory comments"; "disparaging remarks about the new house" uncomplimentary - tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage |
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derogative
adjectiveTending or intending to belittle:
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