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deprecatory

adjective dep·re·ca·to·ry \ˈde-pri-kə-ˌtȯr-ē, ˈde-prə-ˌkā-tə-rē\

Definition of DEPRECATORY

1
:  seeking to avert disapproval :  apologetic
2
:  serving to deprecate :  disapproving
— dep·re·ca·to·ri·ly \ˌde-pri-kə-ˈtȯr-ə-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of DEPRECATORY

1586

Related to DEPRECATORY

Synonyms
belittling, contemptuous, decrying, degrading, demeaning, denigrative, denigratory, derogatory, depreciative, depreciatory, derisory, derogative, detractive, disdainful, disparaging, pejorative, scornful, slighting, uncomplimentary
Antonyms
commendatory, complimentary, laudative, laudatory

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. deprecatory
  2. self-
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