verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To show disapproval of (something or someone), to find fault with. archaic
2. 2
   To speak dissuasively of (something or someone), to advise against. archaic

   "Near-synonyms: disrecommend, unrecommend (rare); deprecate, discourage, pooh-pooh"

Synonyms

All synonyms

;denigratedeprecatedepreciatedisapprovediscountenance

Antonyms

All antonyms

commendencourageendorsepraise

Example

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"Near-synonyms: disrecommend, unrecommend (rare); deprecate, discourage, pooh-pooh"

Etymology

From dis- + commend.

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