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pejorative
adjective as in negative, belittling
Example Sentences
In the 1980s, the term “McJob” entered the pop culture lexicon as a pejorative.
After leaving the presidency, Trump has used "Palestinian" as a pejorative for weak victim and called on Israel to "finish the job" in Gaza.
Some may try to use “coconut” in its racist form, or try to turn “Brat” into a pejorative, but it’s too late.
Olshansky, who specializes in demographics and gerontology, warned that while many people see the term "disabled" as neutral, there is still a risk of it being unintentionally pejorative and stigmatizing.
The man, who has not been identified, mutters a pejorative term for a gay man as he walks away.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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