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deprecative

dep·re·ca·tive

UK/ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪv/ US/ˈdɛp.ɹə.keɪ.tɪv/ uncommon archaic

adjective

1.

tending to diminish or disparage

  • “belittling comments”
  • “managed a deprecating smile at the compliment”
  • “deprecatory remarks about the book”
  • “a slighting remark”
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2.

given to expressing disapproval

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Origin

From Middle French déprécatif.

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