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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How to use derogatory in a sentence?

1. Jeb Bush:

   I support the 14th Amendment. Nothing about what I've said should be viewed as derogatory towards immigrants at all, i was focusing on a specific targeted kind of case where people are organizing to bring pregnant women into the country, where they're having children so their children can become citizens.

2. Morgan Wallen:

   I was around some of my friends and we just, we say dumb stuff together. In our minds it's playful. It sounds ignorant but that's really where it came from, and it's wrong, we were all clearly drunk and I was asking his girlfriend to take care of him because he was drunk and he was leaving. I didn't mean it in any derogatory manner at all.

3. Mike Shibler:

   We will certainly inform our students that this type of behavior when done in a derogatory and insulting way will not be accepted and will not occur.

4. Brian Schatz:

   Jeb Bush's comments regarding the children of Asian immigrants are derogatory and offensive, he should immediately retract his statements and apologize to the Asian community for his insensitive behavior.

5. Michael Dowse:

   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'.