deprecate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛprɪkeɪt/

verb

[with object]
  • 1express disapproval of: what I deprecate is persistent indulgence (as adjective deprecating) he sniffed in a deprecating way

Derivatives

deprecatingly

adverb

deprecation

Pronunciation: /-ˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

deprecative

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛprɪkətɪv/
adjective

deprecator

noun

Origin:

early 17th century (in the sense 'pray against'): from Latin deprecat- 'prayed against (as being evil)', from the verb deprecari, from de- (expressing reversal) + precari 'pray'