Associations to the word «Deprecation»
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Wiktionary
DEPRECATION, noun. (uncountable) The act of deprecating.
DEPRECATION, noun. (countable) A praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.
DEPRECATION, noun. Entreaty for pardon; petitioning.
DEPRECATION, noun. (countable) An imprecation or curse.
Dictionary definition
DEPRECATION, noun. A prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster.
DEPRECATION, noun. The act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself).
Wise words
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