| Main Entry: |
deprecate |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
belittle, condemn |
Synonyms: |
cut down to size,
depreciate, derogate,
detract, disapprove of, discommend, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor,
disparage, expostulate,
frown, mudsling, not go for,
object, pooh-pooh, poor mouth, protest against,
put down*,
rip*, run down, take dim view of, take down, take exception to
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Antonyms: |
approve, build up, commend, compliment, endorse, laud, praise
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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