Synonyms for deprecation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dep-ri-keyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛp rɪˌkeɪt

Définition of deprecation

Origin : c.1500, "prayer to avert evil," from Middle French deprécation, from Latin deprecationem (nominative deprecatio), from past participle stem of deprecari "plead in excuse, avert by prayer," literally "to pray (something) away," from de- "away" (see de-) + precari "pray" (see pray). Sense of "disapproval" is first attested 1610s.

noun belittlement

Example sentences :

The pink plump face was contorted in a furtive grimace of deprecation.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

"I was obliged to go to college, sir," said Arthur, in a tone of deprecation.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

"My dear, I never said a word but what it was good; I never had any other thought," returned he, with deprecation.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

The hand of the man dropped in outward motion of deprecation.
Extract from : « A Breath of Prairie and other stories » by Will Lillibridge

Beasley was serious again, and wore an air of deprecation when he answered her.
Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum

“You are far too kind to my poor accomplishments,” he said in deprecation.
Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers

He wanted to laugh, he wanted to snort in deprecation, and he did neither.
Extract from : « Rope » by Holworthy Hall

I had been over-hasty in my deprecation; I owed as much to Pugh.
Extract from : « The Lock And Key Library » by Various

Why, instead of deprecation, do not these journals give disproof?
Extract from : « Nuts for Future Historians to Crack » by Various

Brett waved his hand in deprecation of such a pernicious thought.
Extract from : « The Albert Gate Mystery » by Louis Tracy

Antonyms for deprecation

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