Deprecate
verb (used with object), deprecated, deprecating.
1.
to express earnest disapproval of.
2.
to urge reasons against; protest against (a scheme, purpose, etc.).
3.
to depreciate; belittle.
4.
Archaic. to pray for deliverance from.
verb (transitive)
1.
to express disapproval of; protest against
2.
to depreciate (a person, someone’s character, etc); belittle
3.
(archaic) to try to ward off by prayer
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