History
History
Synonyms
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US
Meaning:
derogatory

(of speech, words etc) showing bad behaviour, a bad quality etc or one's low opinion; damaging a good reputation

offensive, uncomplimentary

disregard

the absence of respect, interest etc (for)

ignoring

elision

the omission of a sound at the beginning or end of a word

something forgotten or excluded

invidious

likely to cause anger, envy, jealousy, (because of real or apparent injustice)

hateful

omission

the act of omitting, leaving out, something

something forgotten or excluded

pejorative

having or giving an idea of a person, thing etc being unimportant, bad or valueless

negative, belittling

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