Pejorative - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Pejorative :  adj : expressing disapproval; "dyslogistic terms like `nitwit' and `scalawag'" [syn: dyslogistic, dislogistic]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Pejorative : \Pe*jor"a*tive\, a. [F. p['e]joratif, fr. L. pejor, used as compar. of malus evil.] Implying or imputing evil; depreciatory; disparaging; unfavorable.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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