What is "deprecate" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does deprecate mean in English? Meaning of deprecate definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "deprecate" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "deprecate": express strong disapproval of; deplore

Verb

  • Meaning: express strong disapproval of; deplore
  • Synonyms: deprecate
  • Hypernyms: disapprove reject
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/, IPA(key)

    Hyphenation: dep‧re‧cate

    Meaning of "deprecate": belittle

    Verb

  • Meaning: belittle
  • Example: The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts
  • Synonyms: deprecate depreciate vilipend
  • Hyponyms: deflate puncture
  • Hypernyms: belittle disparage pick at
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/, IPA(key)

    Hyphenation: dep‧re‧cate

    Synonyms:

    derogate, discountenance, frown, object, rip, disesteem, expostulate, detract, disfavor, disparage, pooh-pooh, depreciate, put down, run down, take down, cut down to size, disapprove of, discommend, mudsling, not go for, poor mouth, protest against, take dim view of, take exception to,

    Antonyms:

    sanction, increase, compliment, laud, praise, build up, approve, commend, endorse,

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    deprecate in English: deprecate
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