A "pejorative label" is a negative or insulting term or phrase used to describe someone or something. It is a way of criticizing or belittling someone by using words that are derogatory or disrespectful.
Sentences with «pejorative label»
Critics now apply pejorative labels like «fuzzy math» or «new new math» to this sensible effort to ratchet up expectations in mathematics classrooms. (edweek.org)
Clearly exhibiting a desire to smear the candidates and parties concerned, these pejorative labels represent a gross interference with the independence of voters to assess the character of the persons and entities coming before them. (firstthings.com)