Definition of "derogative" []

• Tending to derogate; detractive. (adjective)
• Disparaging; derogatory. (adjective)

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• "Perth coach Dave Mitchell confirmed van Egmond had called Trinidad a name that was "derogative", although he refused to elaborate further."
• ""derogative", although he refused to elaborate further."
• "History will not remember what illegitimate excuse they used, other than as a derogative footnote; but history will remember their transgression against freedom, and it is upon this that posterity shall judge them."