1. to express disapproval of; to criticize or condemn
Usage: formal
2. to belittle or disparage; to represent as of little worth
Usage: formal

Examples

• The committee deprecated the use of outdated teaching methods.
• She deprecated her own achievements when accepting the award.
• The editorial deprecated the government’s handling of the crisis.
• He tends to deprecate modern art in favor of classical styles.
• The professor deprecated plagiarism in the strongest terms.
• Don’t deprecate your hard work; you’ve accomplished a lot.