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deprecate

verb

belittle

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
EP
Scrabble score
14

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Pronunciation

ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt

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Meaning

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verb

  1. belittle

    “The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts”

verb

  1. express strong disapproval of; deplore

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Example Sentences

The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts

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