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derogatory

[dih-rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / dɪˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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An ombudsman's investigation described the Bettws ward councillor's comments as "derogatory and humiliating" and "not what is expected of an elected member".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

He said both appear unlikely, but “the greater risk is some derogatory change, rather than some salutary change.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention issued a statement calling the clip “intentionally derogatory and dehumanizing.”

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026

In an interview with The Times on Tuesday, Vorhis called Hale’s claims false and derogatory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Computer users of that era had given the TRS-80 the derogatory nickname of “Trash 80.”

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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