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deprecatory

adjective
/ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

Meaning

expressing disapproval or belittling

Example Sentences

He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.

Synonyms

disapproving, critical, derogatory, dismissive

Antonyms

approving, complimentary, supportive

Collocations

deprecatory remarks, deprecatory tone, deprecatory smile

Related Vocabularies

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severely critical; harshly scornful
Capable of being implied or suggested.
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful

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