English dictionary

deprecates Meaning & Definition

What Does Deprecates Mean?

Deprecates is used as a verb meaning third-person singular simple present indicative of deprecate.

To belittle or express disapproval of.
He deprecates any praise of his own merits.
To declare something obsolescent; to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc. that still works but has been replaced.
It is still supported but strongly deprecated.
To pray against.
To regret deeply.

The source does not list synonyms for this entry.

He deprecates any praise of his own merits.

It is still supported but strongly deprecated.

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