deprecate
(verb)
verb
1. express strong disapproval of; deplore
Definition categories: communication, disapprove, reject
2. belittle
- The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts
Similar word(s): depreciate, vilipend
Definition categories: communication, belittle, disparage
Sentences with deprecate as a verb:
- He deprecates any praise of his own merits.
- They deprecated the attempt to deny aid to homeless people.
- She deprecated any action which might disturb the peace.
- The bold tag has been deprecated in favour of the strong tag.
- It is still supported but strongly deprecated.