Denigratory and Hateful

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".

Nearby Words: hate, hated, hatefully, hater
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