Deprecate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Deprecate is a verb meaning (transitive) To express disapproval of, protest or plead against.
Meaning
(transitive) To express disapproval of, protest or plead against.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To belittle, depreciate.
- (transitive, chiefly computing) To declare something obsolescent; to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc. that still works but has been replaced.
- (archaic, transitive) To pray against.
- (archaic, transitive) To regret deeply.
Example Sentences
He deprecates any praise of his own merits.
It is still supported but strongly deprecated.
She deprecated any action which might disturb the peace.
They deprecated the attempt to deny aid to homeless people.
Word Forms
- deprecates
- deprecating
- deprecated
Synonyms for deprecate
Depending on context, synonyms include disparage, denounce, admonish, animadvert, bash, slash.
Antonyms for deprecate
Common opposites include recommend, endorse, praise, commend, exaggerate, hyperbolize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include depreciate, discountenance, deprave, deplore, disprize, dispraise.
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