deprecate [verb]

Definition of deprecate:

belittle

Synonyms of deprecate:

● Depreciate

● Vilipend

● Disparage

● Belittle

● Decry

● Denigrate

● Condemn

● Diminish


Opposite/Antonyms of deprecate:

● Approve

● Commend

● Compliment

● Endorse

● Laud

● Praise


Sentence/Example of deprecate:

The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts