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pejorative

/pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

/pɪˈdʒɔːrətɪv/

Translations

pejorativenoun

pejoratives

/pɪˈdʒɒr.ə.tɪv/

/pɪˈdʒɔːr.ə.tɪv/

уничижительное слово

The term 'geek' was once a pejorative.

Термин 'гик' когда-то был уничижительным словом.

Additional translations

бранное слово

оскорбительное слово

Synonyms

derogatory term

pejorativeadjective

more pejorative

Comp.

most pejorative

Super.

/pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

/pɪˈdʒɔːrətɪv/

He used a pejorative term to describe the group.

Он использовал уничижительный термин, чтобы описать группу.

Synonyms

Antonyms

pejorativenoun

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.

pejorativeadjective

Expressing contempt or disapproval.

The article was criticized for its pejorative tone towards the new policy.