Associations to the word «Deprecatory»

Wiktionary

DEPRECATORY, adjective. That deprecates; apologetic or disparaging

Dictionary definition

DEPRECATORY, adjective. Tending to diminish or disparage; "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting remark".

Wise words

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