pejorate

verb
/ˈpiːdʒəɹeɪt/UK

Etymology

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

  1. derived from peiōrāt-

Definitions

  1. To become or make (something) worse

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

    • 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.

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