Deprecation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈde-pri-ˌkāt/ (verb) /ˌself-de-pri-ˈkā-shən/ (noun) dep·re·cate

Meaning & Definition of Deprecation

Deprecation (verb)

  1. to express disapproval of
  2. make little of, play down
  3. belittle, disparage

Deprecation (noun)

  1. disparagement or undervaluation of oneself

Deprecation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. refusal to accept as right or desirable

    "considering that he's a member of the old school, his deprecation of contemporary manners isn't surprising"

    similar: disapprobation, disapproval, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, dislike, displeasure
    related: disrelish, distaste, rejection, thumbs-down, blame, censure, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, dispraise, opprobrium, reprehension, reproach, reprobation, antagonism, antipathy, hostility, belittlement, disparagement, objection, opposition
    opposite: approbation, approval, favor
    near: acclaim, commendation, praise, endorsement, sanction, thumbs-up, empathy, sympathy

  2. the act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant

    "she had low self-esteem, so she made up for it with a near-constant deprecation of other people"

    similar: belittlement, denigration, depreciation, derogation, detraction, diminishment, disparagement, put-down
    related: aspersion, backbiting, calumny, defamation, libel, slander, vilification, derision, mockery, ridicule, abuse, invective, vituperation, censure, condemnation, criticism, denouncement, denunciation, de-emphasis, minimization, soft-pedaling
    opposite: aggrandizement, ennoblement, exaltation, glorification, magnification
    near: acclaim, praise, approbation, approval, blessing, commendation, hype, puffery

Related Entry: Deprecate (verb)

Deprecate is a different word from Deprecation. The synonyms below are for deprecate, not for deprecation.

  1. to express scornfully one's low opinion of

    "movie critics tried to outdo one another in deprecating the comedy as the stupidest movie of the year"

    similar: bad-mouth, belittle, cry down, decry, denigrate, depreciate, derogate, diminish, dis (slang), discount, dismiss, disparage, kiss off, minimize, play down, poor-mouth, put down, run down, talk down, trash, trash-talk, vilipend, write off, dump on
    related: discommend, abuse, scold, disapprove (of), dislike, censure, condemn, criticize, denounce, reprehend, reprobate, asperse, defame, malign, rip, slander, slur, traduce, vilify, discredit, disgrace
    opposite: acclaim, applaud, exalt, extol, glorify, laud, magnify, praise
    near: approve, countenance, endorse, favor, recommend, sanction, commend, compliment, eulogize

  2. to hold an unfavorable opinion of

    "deprecates TV sitcoms as childish and simpleminded"

    similar: disapprove (of), discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, dislike, frown (on or upon), mislike, reprove, tsk-tsk, tut (over or about), tut-tut (over or about), look down one's nose (on)
    related: disrelish, object (to), pooh-pooh, reject, reprehend, reprobate, scorn, censure, condemn, criticize, denounce, discommend, chide, rebuke, reproach, scold
    opposite: approve, favor, like
    near: endorse, sanction, support, adore, delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), love, relish, revel (in)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Deprecation

The most common words with a similar meaning to Deprecation:

disapprobation, disapproval, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, dislike, displeasure, belittlement, denigration, depreciation, derogation, detraction, diminishment, disparagement, put-down

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Deprecation

Words with the opposite meaning of Deprecation:

approbation, approval, favor, aggrandizement, ennoblement, exaltation, glorification, magnification

Related Words for Deprecation

disrelish, distaste, rejection, thumbs-down, blame, censure, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, dispraise, opprobrium, reprehension, reproach, reprobation, antagonism, antipathy, hostility, objection, opposition, aspersion, backbiting, calumny, defamation, libel, slander, vilification, derision, mockery, ridicule, abuse

Near Antonyms of Deprecation

acclaim, commendation, praise, endorsement, sanction, thumbs-up, empathy, sympathy, blessing, hype, puffery

Word Forms of Deprecation

Inflections: deprecated, deprecating, deprecates, self-deprecations

Derived words: deprecation (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Deprecation

Latin deprecatus, past participle of deprecari to avert by prayer, from de- + precari to pray pray

First known use: 1628

Words & Phrases Containing Deprecation

self-deprecation

Frequently Asked Questions about Deprecation

What does "Deprecation" mean?

"Deprecation" means to express disapproval of. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to express disapproval of. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Deprecation"?

Other words for "Deprecation" include disapprobation, disapproval, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, dislike, displeasure and belittlement. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Deprecation" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Deprecation"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Deprecation". Common alternatives include disapprobation, disapproval, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, dislike, displeasure, belittlement, denigration and depreciation.

What is the opposite of "Deprecation"?

Antonyms of "Deprecation" include approbation, approval, favor, aggrandizement, ennoblement, exaltation, glorification and magnification. Near antonyms include acclaim, commendation, praise and endorsement.

How do you use "Deprecation" in a sentence?

Examples of "Deprecation" in a sentence: "considering that he's a member of the old school, his deprecation of contemporary manners isn't surprising"; "she had low self-esteem, so she made up for it with a near-constant deprecation of other people".

Is "Deprecation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Deprecation" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Deprecation"?

"Deprecation" is pronounced /ˈde-pri-ˌkāt/ as a verb and /ˌself-de-pri-ˈkā-shən/ as a noun and divided into syllables as dep·re·cate.

What is the origin of the word "Deprecation"?

"Deprecation" comes from Latin deprecatus, past participle of deprecari to avert by prayer, from de- + precari to pray pray. First known use: 1628.