pejorate
verb/ˈpiːdʒəɹeɪt/UK
Etymology
From Latin peiōrāt-, the participle stem of peiorō (“worsen”), from peior (“worse”).
- derived from peiōrāt-
Definitions
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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