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I . pejorative [pıˈdʒɒrətıv] N form

pejorative

轻蔑语 qīngmièyǔ

II . pejorative [pıˈdʒɒrətıv] ADJ

pejorative

贬义的 biǎnyìde

pejorative

贬损的 biǎnsǔnde

▶ pejoratively ADV

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English

This term has never shed its pejorative character. en.wikipedia.org

Moreover, the term frequently carries the pejorative connotations of promulgating bias or misinformation. en.wikipedia.org

Often the substituted terms become pejoratives in the context that they are used. en.wikipedia.org

The group rejects this name and its associated legends as pejorative. en.wikipedia.org

It may be used as a pejorative term. en.wikipedia.org

The pejorative nature of the expression is an implicit criticism that reminds the hearer of the essentially fictional and unprovable nature of such an explanation. en.wikipedia.org

Some, which have lost their pejorative meaning, are now used to name restaurants, theater groups, communal houses, etc. en.wikipedia.org

It can be considered pejorative when used to describe others, but it can also be used as a self-identifier without negative connotations. en.wikipedia.org

The campaign inspired the widely used political pejorative swiftboating, to describe an unfair or untrue political attack. en.wikipedia.org

Though venality is generally used as a pejorative term, an individual or entity could be venal (or mercenary) and not be corrupt or unethical. en.wikipedia.org

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