Synonyms of derogative

derogative

adjective

as in slighting

intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value

used a common derogative word for lawyers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slighting
• derogatory
• insulting
• pejorative
• disparaging
• demeaning
• uncomplimentary
• denigratory
• deprecatory
• depreciative
• malicious
• degrading
• depreciatory
• contemptuous
• abusive
• belittling
• scornful
• disdainful
• detractive
• derisory
• hateful
• critical
• venomous
• decrying
• nasty
• libelous
• slanderous
• cruel
• denigrative
• defamatory
• scurrilous
• spiteful
• libellous
• opprobrious
• unkind
• calumnious
• despiteful
• slandering
• maligning
• virulent
• vilifying
• denunciatory
• malevolent
• malign
• malignant
• mean
• catty
• aspersing
• caustic
• bitter
• scathing
• jealous
• resentful
• acrimonious
• envious
• acrid
• rancorous
• jaundiced
• denunciative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• laudatory
• commendatory
• positive
• complimentary
• friendly
• respectful
• appreciative
• adulatory
• kind
• sympathetic
• laudative
• approving
• admiring
• warm
• kindly
• kindhearted
• warmhearted
• applauding
• unmalicious

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• laudatory
• commendatory
• positive
• complimentary
• friendly
• respectful
• appreciative
• adulatory
• kind
• sympathetic
• laudative
• approving
• admiring
• warm
• kindly
• kindhearted
• warmhearted
• applauding
• unmalicious

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