Media Influence On Language

adjective expressing contempt or disapproval

• The use of pejorative language in academic writing is strongly discouraged.
• She didn't appreciate the pejorative comments made about her appearance.
• I can't believe he used that pejorative term to describe his ex-girlfriend.
• The dark clouds were a pejorative sign of the impending storm.

noun the action of making a solemn declaration or vow

verb using offensive language, typically to express anger or frustration

• The use of swearing in professional settings is highly discouraged.
• I heard him swearing loudly after he dropped his phone.
• She's always swearing like a sailor when she's angry.
• The dark clouds overhead seemed to be swearing at the impending storm.