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deprecate

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9 lettersPronunciation /ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/Part of speech verbSorted acdeeeprtStarts with DEnds with E0 clues
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  1. Deprecate means to belittle or express disapproval of.

Word origin

Borrowed from Latin dēprecātus, perfect active participle of dēprecor (“to pray against (a present or impending evil) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), pray for, intercede for (that which is in danger), rarely imprecate”), from dē- (“off”) + precor (“to pray”).

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  • They deprecated the attempt to deny aid to homeless people.
  • She deprecated any action which might disturb the peace.
  • He spoke of Ethel continually; entreated her to forgive him; deprecated her coldness; and implored her to retract her refusal.

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