Sekirov Dictionary

derogatory

UK /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/US /dɪˈɹɑɡəˌtɔɹi/

adjective 5
noun 1
forms 3

adjective5

Disparaging.
Tending to derogate
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Reducing the power or value of (a governmental body, etc); detracting from.
- Acts of Parliament derogatory from the power of subsequent Parliaments bind not. — 1768
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Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
- Billie Jean King said Friday that the Australian Open’s Margaret Court Arena should have its name changed because of Court’s derogatory comments about gay and transgender people. — 2018
Being or pertaining to a derogatory clause.

noun1

A tradeline on a credit report that indicates negative credit history.

forms

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