adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a derogatory/pejorative term (= one that is insulting or disapproving )
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‘Pinko’ is a derogatory term for someone with socialist ideas.
a disparaging/derogatory comment (= criticizing someone or something in an unpleasant way )
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Never make disparaging comments about a colleague’s work.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
remark
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The derogatory remark that the rounder handles might strike the bench leg is uncalled for.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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I didn't like the way he made derogatory comments about his colleagues.
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I wish you wouldn't make derogatory remarks about members of my family.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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But the picture she paints of women is nevertheless often a derogatory one.
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In this context, there is an important distinction to be drawn between imputations which are derogatory and imputations which are defamatory.
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Nothing derogatory intended, no insult taken.
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The derogatory remark that the rounder handles might strike the bench leg is uncalled for.
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The earthbound made derogatory jokes about empty cans, and turned their backs on the brash, glittering necklace of the night.
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There is nothing derogatory to the teacher intended in such a suggestion.
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They are also incredibly diverse; there is little justification for derogatory generalizations.