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deprecating

adjective

Expressing disapproval or making something seem less valuable.

Expressing a low opinion

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disparaging belittling slighting depreciatory disapproving dismissive

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derogatory

adjective

Expressing disrespect or a low opinion of someone or something.

Expressing disrespect

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disparaging belittling deprecating insulting slighting pejorative

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disparage

verb

To speak about someone or something in a way that belittles it.

Speak belittlingly

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belittle denigrate deprecate decry derogate slight

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