deprecative Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite tending to diminish or disparage
deprecatory; belittling; deprecating; depreciatory; depreciative; slighting.
- belittling comments
- managed a deprecating smile at the compliment
- deprecatory remarks about the book
- a slighting remark
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adjective satellite given to expressing disapproval
WordNet
Dep"re*ca*tive adjective
Etymology
L.Definitions
Serving to deprecate; deprecatory. --Dep"re*ca*tive*ly , adv.
