Deprecate

verb
'dɛprə,keɪt

Verb

  • belittle

    The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts

    Similar:DepreciateVilipend
    Type of:DisparageBelittle
  • express strong disapproval of; deplore

    Type of:RejectDisapprove

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Similar Words

  • Depreciate
  • Vilipend
  • Deprecation
  • Deprecative
  • Deprecatory