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Spectator columnist Charles Moore compared the impact of the statement to that of British left-winger Nye Bevan's comments disparaging British Conservative Party members as "lower than vermin" in 1948. Moore noted that these remarks sparked a similar outrage and led to the formation of the "Vermin Club". [44]
In historical linguistics, the process of an inoffensive word becoming pejorative is a form of semantic drift known as pejoration.An example of pejoration is the shift in meaning of the word silly from meaning that a person was happy and fortunate to meaning that they are foolish and unsophisticated. [3]
Meaning origin and notes References Abdul, Abdool United Kingdom, North America, India: Muslims: Derives from the common Muslim name Abdul, meaning "slave of" or "servant of". [74] [75] Bicot: French: Muslims (and generally Arabs) Clipping of 'arbicot' (a diminutive of arbi). French word usually used for Arabs/Maghrebis and Muslims. [76 ...
Oct. 8—Nose for News by Sarah Stultz Last week I had the opportunity to interview a couple who is preparing to open a new Abelardo's Mexican restaurant in Albert Lea. Before we dived into the ...
In 2016, the director of the FBI made disparaging comments about a presidential candidate who, its investigation found, didn't commit conduct that warranted criminal charges.
But it was largely mutual praise and warm words between the two leaders, after a frosty start to their relationship when disparaging comments made by Labour’s front bench about Mr Trump during ...
Self-deprecation is the act of reprimanding oneself by belittling, undervaluing, disparaging oneself, [1] or being excessively modest. [2] [3] It can be used as a way to make complaints, express modesty, invoke optimal reactions or add humour. It may also be used as a way for individuals to appear more likable and agreeable. [4]
Donald Trump in 2022. Trump derangement syndrome (TDS) is a pejorative term, used to describe criticism of or negative reactions to President Donald Trump that are perceived to be irrational and to have little regard for Trump's actual policy positions. [1]