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Term: Pejorative
Description:
A pejorative is a word or phrase that expresses contempt, disapproval, or negative associations towards someone or something. It is often used to belittle, insult, or demean.
Examples:
- Noun: The word "nerd" is considered a pejorative in many contexts.
- Adjective: The article was written in a pejorative tone, attacking the author's credibility.
- Verb: She pejoratively referred to her opponent as a "fraud" during the debate.
- Adverb: He spoke pejoratively about the new government policies.
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