peyorativo — meaning in English
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English meaning
- derogatory adj Showing a low opinion of someone or something; disrespectful and insulting.
- pejorative adj Disparaging, belittling or derogatory.
- slur noun An offensive or insulting remark, especially one targeting a person's group identity.
Senses
peyorativo is used for these senses in English:
- derogatory Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
- pejorative Disparaging, belittling or derogatory. [from 1882]
- pejorative A disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.
- slur An insult or slight, especially one that is muttered incoherently under one's breath.