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1. (v.t.) deprecate
to express earnest disapproval of.
2. deprecate
to depreciate; belittle.
Etymology: (1615–25; < L dēprecātus, ptp. of dēprecārī to beg relief from, deprecate =dē-de - +precārī to pray)
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1. (verb) deprecate
express strong disapproval of; deplore
2. (verb) deprecate, depreciate, vilipend
belittle
"The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts"
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1. (verb) deprecate
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
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