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Synonyms & Antonyms of derogative
intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value
- used a common derogative word for lawyers
Synonyms for derogative
Words Related to derogative
- aspersing,
- calumnious,
- defamatory,
- insulting,
- libelous
- (or libellous),
- maligning,
- slandering,
- slanderous,
- vilifying
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