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pejorative

UK
/pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/
US
/pɪˈdʒɔːrətɪv/
pejorativenoun
pejoratives
pl
UK
/pɪˈdʒɒr.ə.tɪv/
US
/pɪˈdʒɔːr.ə.tɪv/
Translations
péjoratifNom masculin. Désigne un mot ou une expression à connotation négative.
The term 'geek' was once a pejorative, but it has been reclaimed by many in the tech community.
Le terme « geek » était autrefois un péjoratif, mais il a été repris par de nombreuses personnes dans la communauté tech.
Definitions
A word or phrase that has negative connotations or that is intended to disparage or belittle.
The term 'geek' was once a pejorative, but it has been reclaimed by many in the tech community.
Synonyms
putdown
disparagement
slur
insult
derogatory term
pejorativeadjective
more pejorative
Comp.
most pejorative
Super.
UK
/pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/
US
/pɪˈdʒɔːrətɪv/
Translations
péjoratifS’accorde en genre et en nombre avec le nom qualifié.
The article was criticized for its pejorative tone towards the new policy.
L’article a été critiqué pour son ton péjoratif envers la nouvelle politique.
Definitions
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
The article was criticized for its pejorative tone towards the new policy.
Synonyms
detracting
deprecatory
belittling
insulting
disparaging
derogatory
Antonyms
positive
praising
complimentary
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