pejorate
pejorate · pejorates · pejorated · pejorating
To become or make worseTo become or make (something) worse; to deteriorate, to worsen.
/ˈpiːdʒəɹeɪt/
Meaning
1 sensesTo become or make (something) worse; to deteriorate, to worsen.
Origin
From Latin peiōrāt-, the participle stem of peiorō (“worsen”), from peior (“worse”).From Latin peiōrāt-, the participle stem of peiorō (“worsen”), from peior (“worse”).
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Forms
pejorates, pejorating, pejorated, pejoratedWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle