derogatory in the PONS Dictionary

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The term can have derogatory overtones, and is usually reserved for works where the mixing of languages has a humorous or satirical intent or effect.
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But in their derogatory comparison of this movement with the trade unionists, my comrades failed to notice two of its historic aspects.
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Derogatory slogans like these were shouted almost every day by some educated people.
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Reviewers criticized the editorial tone of the magazine and its use of derogatory terms to refer to its readers.
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The word may be seen as derogatory when used in this context.
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Widespread graffiti throughout the constituency referred to him in derogatory terms, while some of those putting up posters in his support found their windows attacked.
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Several of these terms are derogatory or insulting.
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The emotional responses are then added to the articles, often in similarly derogatory or inflammatory manner, with the purpose of provoking further emotional response.
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Sometimes one tribe described another tribe with a derogatory term in their language and it stuck as the common name for that tribe.
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The phrase is not derogatory but conveys a sense of overindulgence.
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