derogatory (14 synonym found)

Derogatory has 14 synonyms. The top synonyms for derogatory are uncomplimentary, unpraiseworthy, unrespectable, discreditable, depreciating, diminishing, pejorative, inglorious and 6 more. Another word for derogatory is uncomplimentary. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for derogatory?

A common synonym for derogatory is uncomplimentary. Other synonyms include unpraiseworthy, unrespectable, discreditable, depreciating.

How many synonyms does derogatory have?

Derogatory has 14 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does derogatory mean?

(adj): tending to derogate, or lessen in value; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious; -- with from to, or unto; (Law) When referring to a clause in a testament: a sentence of secret character

Definition of derogatory:

(adj) : tending to derogate, or lessen in value; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious; -- with from to, or unto; (Law) When referring to a clause in a testament: a sentence of secret character inserted by the testator alone, of which he reserves the knowledge to himself, with a condition that no will he may make thereafter shall be valid, unless this clause is inserted word for word; -- a precaution to guard against later wills extorted by violence, or obtained by suggestion
"acts of Parliament derogatory from the power of subsequent Parliaments bind not. --w:Blackstone."
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Definition of derogatory:

(adj) : tending to derogate, or lessen in value; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious; -- with from to, or unto; (Law) When referring to a clause in a testament: a sentence of secret character inserted by the testator alone, of which he reserves the knowledge to himself, with a condition that no will he may make thereafter shall be valid, unless this clause is inserted word for word; -- a precaution to guard against later wills extorted by violence, or obtained by suggestion
"acts of Parliament derogatory from the power of subsequent Parliaments bind not. --w:Blackstone."
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