English dictionary

deprecate

/'d/E/pr/@/,k/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

express strong disapproval of; deplore

verb.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
belittle

verb.communication

Examples
The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts.

Synonyms depreciate vilipend

Source: WordNet 3.0
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.

verb

Source: webster1913