mindmap root((贬低)) derogatory often applies to expressions or modes of expression that are intended to detract or belittle by suggesting something that is discreditable: does not consider the word 'politician' a ~ term. depreciatory is often applied to writing or speech that tends to lower a thing in value or status: her habit of referring to the human body in the most ~ of ways. disparaging implies an intent to depreciate by the use of oblique or indirect methods: a ~ look at some popular heroes. slighting may imply mild disparagement, indifference, or even scorn: made brief but ~ references to the other candidates in the race. pejorative is applied especially to words whose basic meaning has been given a derogatory twist: 'egghead' is a ~ term for an intellectual.