Definition of PEJORATE

pejorate

Verb

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

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 17

pejorate: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
pejorate: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
pejorate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

pejorate: not valid in Words With Friends