deprecate

[ˈdɛprɪkeɪt]

deprecate Definition

• 1. to express disapproval of something
• 2. to belittle or express mild disapproval of someone or something

Using deprecate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deprecate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I deprecate the use of violence in resolving conflicts.

• Example

  The company deprecated the old version of their software.

• Example

  He deprecated his own achievements, saying they were nothing compared to his father's.

• Example

  She deprecated her colleague's work in front of the boss.

deprecate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deprecate

• disapprove
• condemn
• denounce
• censure
• reprove

Antonyms for deprecate

• approve
• commend
• applaud

Idioms Using deprecate

• deprecate oneself into oblivion

  to belittle oneself to the point of becoming insignificant or irrelevant

  Example

  She kept deprecating herself into oblivion, until no one took her seriously anymore.

• deprecate with faint praise

  to criticize someone or something by giving a compliment that is so faint as to be unconvincing

  Example

  He deprecated her work with faint praise, saying it was 'not bad, but not great either.'

• deprecate the past

  to express disapproval of or distance oneself from past actions or beliefs

  Example

  He deprecated his earlier political views, saying he had changed his mind on many issues.

Phrases with deprecate

• self-deprecating

  modest about or critical of oneself, especially humorously so

  Example

  His self-deprecating humor made everyone feel at ease.

• deprecating humor

  humor that belittles or expresses mild disapproval of someone or something

  Example

  Her deprecating humor often made people feel uncomfortable.

• deprecating gesture

  a gesture that expresses disapproval or mild criticism

  Example

  He made a deprecating gesture when he saw the mess in the kitchen.

Origins of deprecate

from Latin 'deprecat-', meaning 'prayed against, warded off by prayers'

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Summary: deprecate in Brief

'Deprecate' [ˈdɛprɪkeɪt] means to express disapproval or belittle someone or something. It can be used in various contexts, such as expressing disapproval of violence or criticizing an old version of software. 'Deprecate' can also be used in phrases like 'self-deprecating,' 'deprecating humor,' and idioms like 'deprecate oneself into oblivion,' which means to belittle oneself to the point of becoming insignificant.