Synonyms of derogatory

derogatory

adjective

as in slighting

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

fans made a steady stream of derogatory remarks about the players on the visiting team

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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