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. Michael Dowse:

   There's no sponsorship. We never reached out to them for permission or anything like that, we vetted it all legally and stuff and the opinion was that because everyone uses it so much, it's fair game. As long as you're not derogatory about it and as long as you use it as it's used in real life and you're not making stuff up about how it's used, you're free to go. And it's a better title than 'Stiffed'.

2. Ellen Fineberg:

   Donald Trump is maligning Muslims and there is a history in our world of hate speech, as someone who is of a Jewish background, I know that hate speech was the beginning for Hitler and for what happened in World War II. And so we need to stand up now and really speak out against this kind of derogatory statements that Trump is making across the board.

3. Neal Lester:

   The word is inextricably linked with violence and brutality on Black psyches and derogatory aspersions cast on Black bodies, no degree of appropriating can rid it of that blood-soaked history.

4. Jason Tadlock:

   Any unsportsmanlike conduct or derogatory comments are not acceptable and not in line with our district’s values.

5. 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.