deprecating Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb express strong disapproval of; deplore
   deprecate.
   
2. verb belittle
   vilipend; deprecate; depreciate.
   
   • The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts
3. adjective satellite tending to diminish or disparage
   deprecatory; belittling; depreciatory; deprecative; depreciative; slighting.
   
   • belittling comments
   • managed a deprecating smile at the compliment
   • deprecatory remarks about the book
   • a slighting remark

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