Deprecating

verb

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.verbTo belittle or express disapproval of.

"He deprecates any praise of his own merits."

2.verbTo declare something obsolescent; to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc. that still works but has been replaced.

"It is still supported but strongly deprecated."

3.verbTo pray against.

4.verbTo regret deeply.

5.adjectiveIn manner that deprecates; insulting; belittling.

"He raised his hand with a deprecating gesture."

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