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deprecate definition

dep·re·cate (dep′rə kāt′)

transitive verb deprecated -·cat′ed, deprecating -·cat′·ing

  1. to feel and express disapproval of; plead against
  2. to depreciate; belittle
  3. Archaic to try to avert by prayer

Etymology: < L deprecatus, pp. of deprecari, to ward off by intercession < de-, off, from + precari, pray

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