Synonyms for de-rogatory


Grammar : Adj
Spell : dih-rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i

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Définition of de-rogatory

Origin :
  • c.1500, from Late Latin derogatorius, from Latin derogatus, past participle of derogare "to take away, detract from, diminish," also "repeal partly, restrict, modify," from de- "away" (see de-) + rogare "ask, question, propose" (see rogation).
  • As in insulting : adj abusive
  • As in pejorative : adj negative, belittling
  • As in sharp-tongued : adj critical
  • As in slighting : adj abusive
  • As in disparaging : adj derogative
  • As in deprecative : adj disparaging
  • As in deprecatory : adj disparaging
  • As in depreciative : adj disparaging
  • As in depreciatory : adj disparaging
  • As in derogative : adj disparaging
  • As in detractive : adj disparaging
  • As in overcritical : adj critical
  • As in critical : adj fault-finding, detracting
  • As in defamatory : adj libelous, slanderous
  • As in degrading : adj debasing
  • As in derogatory : adj offensive, uncomplimentary
  • As in destructive : adj hurtful, disparaging
  • As in disadvantageous : adj detrimental, inconvenient
  • As in disreputable : adj dishonorable, lowly

Antonyms for de-rogatory

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