Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
Forms
- Plural
- dysphemisms → pejoratives…
Example sentences
- pejorative In the right tone, any word can become pejorative.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| dysphemism | steady | |
| pejorative | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- pejorative4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (pejorative4 = 4 syllables).