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having a negative or belittling connotation
- She used pejorative language to describe her rival's work.
- The term became pejorative over time, losing its neutral tone.
- His pejorative remarks alienated the audience.
- The teacher warned against using pejorative labels in class discussions.
- She rolled her eyes at the pejorative nickname they gave her.
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