derogatory
Example Sentences
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At the time, the director’s attorney Martin Singer rejected the women’s claims, saying that his client “vehemently denies the outrageous derogatory allegations that have been reported about him.”
From Los Angeles Times
Davidson has coprolalia, which results in involuntary outbursts of swear words or socially inappropriate and derogatory remarks.
From BBC
In an interview with The Times on Tuesday, Vorhis called Hale’s claims false and derogatory.
From Los Angeles Times
I grew up calling it elaichi with such disdain that those unfamiliar with its English translation would’ve thought it was something utterly derogatory.
From Salon
The league said it “condemns all forms of discrimination and derogatory behavior directed towards any group or individual.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
