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Definition of Deprecate
1. Verb. Express strong disapproval of; deplore.
2. Verb. Belittle. "The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts"
Exact synonyms: Depreciate, Vilipend
Generic synonyms: Belittle, Disparage, Pick At
Specialized synonyms: Deflate, Puncture
Derivative terms: Deprecation, Deprecative, Deprecatory, Depreciation, Depreciative, Depreciator, Depreciatory
Generic synonyms: Belittle, Disparage, Pick At
Specialized synonyms: Deflate, Puncture
Derivative terms: Deprecation, Deprecative, Deprecatory, Depreciation, Depreciative, Depreciator, Depreciatory
Definition of Deprecate
1. v. t. To pray against, as an evil; to seek to avert by prayer; to desire the removal of; to seek deliverance from; to express deep regret for; to disapprove of strongly.
Definition of Deprecate
1. Verb. (formal) To belittle or express disapproval of. ¹
2. Verb. (computing) To declare something obsolescent, i.e., to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc, that still works but has been replaced. ¹
3. Verb. (archaic) To pray against. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Deprecate
1. [v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Deprecate
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