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derogatory
de·rog·a·to·ry [ di róggə tàwree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
disparaging: expressing criticism or a low opinion

de·rog·a·to·ri·ly [ di ròggə táwrəlee ] adverb
de·rog·a·to·ri·ness [ di róggə tàwreenəss ] noun
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