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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.

From Salon

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.

From Salon

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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