Meaning Of The Word Pejoration

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What's The Definition Of Pejoration?

pejoration in American English
the taking on of a less favorable meaning or connotation
noun: depreciation; a lessening in worth, quality, etc

pejoration in British English
noun: semantic change whereby a word acquires unfavourable connotations

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