deprecation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster
  2. noun the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)
    denigration.

WordNet


Dep`re*ca"tion noun
Etymology
L. deprecatio; cf. F. déprécation.
Definitions
  1. The act of deprecating; a praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.
    Humble deprecation. Milton.
  2. Entreaty for pardon; petitioning.
  3. An imprecation or curse. Obs. Gilpin.

Webster 1913