Derogatory and Respectful

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Derogatory adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.

Usage example: fans made a steady stream of derogatory remarks about the players on the visiting team

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Respectful is an antonym for derogatory.

Respectful adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.

Usage example: the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office

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Derogatory is an antonym for respectful.

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