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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.

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