deprecate meaning

UK US /ˈdɛprəkeɪt/ 3 syllables

deprecate (verb): express strong disapproval of; deplore.

deprecate has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

deprecate as a verb

  1. express strong disapproval of; deplore

    Type of: disapprove

    Related forms: deprecative, deprecation

  2. belittle
    • The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts

    Synonyms: depreciate, vilipend

    Type of: disparage

    Kinds: deflate

    Related forms: deprecative, deprecatory, deprecation

How to pronounce deprecate

deprecate is pronounced /ˈdɛprəkeɪt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in TE · 9-letter words

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