Denigratory
Denigratory adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.
Usage example: a denigratory observation that the novel wasn't half bad—considering it was written by an actor
Hateful and denigratory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hateful" instead an adjective "Denigratory".
Hateful
Hateful adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Denigratory and hateful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Denigratory" instead an adjective "Hateful".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- mean and denigratory
- mean and hateful
- offensive and denigratory
- offensive and hateful
- abusive and denigratory
- abusive and hateful
- nasty and denigratory
- nasty and hateful
- acrimonious and denigratory
- acrimonious and hateful
- vicious and denigratory
- vicious and hateful
- unkind and denigratory
- unkind and hateful
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