pejoration
- noun
- /ˌpɛdʒəˈreɪʃən/
:
desprecio
- The pejoration of certain terms can lead to misunderstandings.
Examples
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The constant pejoration of her efforts discouraged her from sharing new ideas.
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Media coverage sometimes leads to the pejoration of public figures' reputations.
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His speech was filled with pejoration rather than constructive criticism.
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Many linguists study the pejoration of words over time.
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The pejoration of the term over the years has led to its current negative connotation.
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Many scholars discuss the pejoration of certain words as they evolve within society.
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The pejoration of his behavior was evident as people began to view him with suspicion.
Synonyms
53
4.8
An act of making someone look silly so other people laugh at them
23
7.2
A remark that shows criticism or disappointment in someone's actions
17
7.9
Laughing at or making fun of someone to show you do not respect them
11
9.8
A remark that says bad things about someone to hurt their reputation
11
7.7
A sharp remark that humiliates someone in an argument
6
8.4
Saying or writing very harsh and unfair things about someone to damage their reputation
6
7.3
Saying negative things about yourself to make praise seem less important
5
8.4
Unfair criticism that makes someone or their work seem bad
3
8.1
Talking about someone in a way that shows dislike and makes them seem unimportant
3
7.5
Making a person or thing less respected and less valued
2
7.1
A mild criticism that aims to correct someone
1
8.6
A remark or action that unfairly harms someone's reputation
1
9.0
Severe criticism or punishment using harsh words
1
6.3
A strong angry talk that tells someone they did something wrong
1
7.7
A strong angry talk that tells someone they did something wrong
1
6.1
A severe scolding from someone in charge, often in front of other people
1
9.9
Speaking badly about a person or thing to show you do not approve
1
7.1
Making someone feel small or unimportant
Showing that someone or something has little value
A comment or action that makes someone feel unimportant
A set of harsh insulting words meant to hurt someone
A sharp remark that stops someone speaking and shames them
A strong angry criticism that someone gives to another person
Antonyms
How Disparaging
12
7.4
3
8.1
512
3.0
564
1.4
∞
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
pejoration = pejorative (semi-transparent) = pejor + ation
Formed from the Latinate combining form 'pejor-' plus the productive noun-forming suffix '-ation'; the combining form is not a standalone English word, so learners must rely on recognition of related words like 'pejorative'.
Etymology
Pejoration comes from the Latin root pejor meaning 'worse' and the ending -ation meaning an action or process. So pejoration literally means 'making something worse', which is why it now refers to words or comments that make a person or idea seem less valuable.