Meaning Of The Word Pejorative

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What's The Definition Of Pejorative?

pejorative
adjective: A pejorative word or expression is one that expresses criticism of someone or something.

pejorative in American English
a pejorative word or form
declining; making or becoming worse: applied to words whose basic meaning has changed for the worse (Ex.: knave, cretin)
adjective: having a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling effect or force

pejorative in British English
adjective: (of words, expressions, etc) having an unpleasant or disparaging connotation
noun: a pejorative word, expression, etc

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