Over time, some words come to have negative connotations that may be very sexist, as in the examples of mistress vs. master, spinster vs. bachelor and witch vs. wizard. These differences in connotation illustrate the element of sexist language known as _____________.

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Semantic derogation refers to the process by which words associated with women acquire negative connotations over time, while their male counterparts do not. This is evident in the examples provided, where words like "mistress" and "spinster" have negative connotations compared to "master" and "bachelor."

Over Time, Some Words Come to Have Negative Connotations That