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    DEROGATORY

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (adjective) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Expressive of low opinionplay

    Example:

    disparaging remarks about the new house

    Synonyms:

    derogative; derogatory; disparaging

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    Adjectives

    Similar:

    uncomplimentary (tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage)

    Derivation:

    derogate (cause to seem less serious; play down)

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