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acclamation | pejorative |

As a noun acclamation

is a shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

As an adjective pejorative is

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acclamation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
  • On such a day, a holiday having been voted by acclamation , an ordinary walk would not satisfy the children. -.
  • The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees.
  • (art) A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
  • Acclamation''' medals are those on which laudatory '''acclamations are recorded. -
  • (Canada, political) Without opposition in an election.
  • With no one running against her, she won by acclamation .
  • (political) An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.
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    pejorative

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Disparaging, belittling or derogatory.
  • Synonyms

    * derogatory * dyslogistic

    Antonyms

    * approbative * eulogistic * meliorative

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.
  • Synonyms

    * dyslogism * dysphemism

    Antonyms

    * eulogism

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