Definition of Pejorative
Pejorative
pej·o·ra·tive
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Having a negative or disparaging connotation.
e.g. The politician's pejorative remarks about his opponent sparked outrage.
(noun)
a word or phrase that is intended to be insulting or belittling, express disapproval, disparagement, or contempt, or otherwise have a negative connotation;
e.g. He used a pejorative to express how poorly he thought of them.
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