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pejorate

Verb CEFR B2
ˈpiːdʒəɹeɪt

Definitions

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

ambitransitive

Examples

“You do not appear⟳ to me to recognize the gravity of your situation, or you would be more careful not to pejorate the same by words which glance⟳ upon the purity of justice.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

pejorated pejorates pejorating pejorize pejorized pejorizes

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