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deprecate

verb

/ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

Meaning

to express disapproval of something

The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.

self-deprecate

disapprove, criticize, condemn, denounce

praise, commend, approve

deprecate strongly, deprecate violence, deprecate actions, deprecate behavior

to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.

to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause

To express sympathy or pity for someone.

to keep possession of something