English Explanatory Dictionary

pejorate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To become or make (something) worse; to deteriorate, to worsen.

Pronunciation

/ˈpiːdʒəɹeɪt/ /ˈpɛdʒəɹeɪt/

Word forms

pejorate pejorates pejorating pejorated

Etymology

From Latin peiōrāt-, the participle stem of peiorō (“worsen”), from peior (“worse”).

Related words

pejoration pejorative pejorist
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