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derogatory
adjective /dɪˈrɒɡ.ə.tər.i/ /-tri/
/-ˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr-/ Definition
› showing strong disapproval and not showing respect: He made some derogatory comment/remark about her appearance.Critical and uncomplimentary
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