Deprecative

//ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪv// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Tending to deprecate.
  2. 2
    Tending to avert evil by prayer. archaic
Adjective
  1. 1
    given to expressing disapproval wordnet
  2. 2
    tending to diminish or disparage wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
abusivebelittlingcensoriouscondemnatorycontemptuouscritical

Etymology

From Middle French déprécatif.

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