deprecating

Words with a similar base: deprecating

'deprecating'

[deprecate.v.01] as in: express strong disapproval of; deplore

'deprecating'

[deprecate.v.02] as in: belittle

Examples:
The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts

'deprecating'

[belittling.s.01] as in: tending to diminish or disparage

Examples:
belittling comments
managed a deprecating smile at the compliment
deprecatory remarks about the book
a slighting remark

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