Derogatory vs. Derogative
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Difference Between Derogatory and Derogative
Derogatoryadjective
(usually with to) Tending to derogate, or lessen in value of someone; expressing derogation; detracting
Derogativeadjective
Disparaging, tending or intending to be belittling.
Derogatoryadjective
Being or pertaining to a derogatory clause.
Derogativeadjective
Of or pertaining to derogation; that derogates
Derogatorynoun
A trade-line on a credit report that includes negative credit history.
Derogativenoun
(rare) A derogatory word or word-form.
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Derogatoryadjective
expressive of low opinion;
derogatory commentsdisparaging remarks about the new houseDerogativeadjective
expressive of low opinion;
derogatory commentsdisparaging remarks about the new house
