Deprecation
Synonyms for deprecation
noun belittlement
derogation
aspersion
ridicule
detraction
disparagement
put-down
scorn
denigration
Antonyms for deprecation
flattery
praise
approval
Usage Notes
An early and still the most current sense of deprecate is “to express disapproval of.” In a sense development still occasionally criticized by a few, deprecate has come to be synonymous with the similar but etymologically unrelated word depreciate in the sense “belittle”: The author modestly deprecated the importance of his work. In compounds with self-, deprecate has almost totally replaced depreciate in modern usage: Her self-deprecating account of her career both amused and charmed the audience.
Concept Thesaurus for word deprecation
Synonyms – noun
deprecation
protest
expostulation
remonstrance.
intercession
mediation
Synonyms – verbs
deprecate
intercede for
protest
remonstrate.
expostulate
enter a protest
Synonyms – adjectives
deprecatory
deprecated
unasked (see ask [more]
expostulatory
protested.
intercessory
unsought
mediatorial.
unbesought
EXPAND
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Synonyms for deprecative adj disparaging critical deprecatory depreciative depreciatory derogative derogatory detractive slighting belittling deprecating disapproving uncomplimentary
- Deprecatory
Synonyms for deprecatory adj disparaging critical deprecative depreciative depreciatory derogative derogatory detractive slighting belittling deprecating disapproving uncomplimentary
- Depreciate
Synonyms for depreciate verb devalue, lose value depress lower erode undervalue dwindle lessen soften worsen decrease diminish write off deteriorate decay drop reduce deflate decry cheapen underrate abate fall downgrade devalorize mark down write down Antonyms for depreciate increase compliment praise construct enlarge grow improve ascend upgrade enhance overrate exalt laud recommend raise build develop […]
- Depreciation
Synonyms for depreciation noun devaluation reduction slump fall deflation accounting allowance loss of value Antonyms for depreciation increase
- Depreciative
Synonyms for depreciative adj disparaging critical deprecative deprecatory depreciatory derogative derogatory detractive slighting belittling deprecating disapproving uncomplimentary