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How to pronounce “derogatory”
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Pronunciation guide for derogatory
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of derogatory with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- I’m a Conservative — and I Care About the Climate, Too
Republicans were often referred to in a derogatory way,
- Definition summary
- Disparaging.
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How to pronounce derogatory
I’m a Conservative — and I Care About the Climate, Too

Republicans were often referred to in a derogatory way,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “derogatory”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Disparaging.
- (usually with to) Tending to derogate:
- (law, of a clause in a testament) Being or pertaining to a derogatory clause.
- [Noun]
- (business, finance) A tradeline on a credit report that indicates negative credit history.
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