Deprecating Definition & Meaning
deprecating
- adjective
- tending to diminish or disparage; "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting remark"
"Deprecating" in song lyrics
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"self deprecating"
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Words that rhyme with deprecating
Usage tips for "deprecating"
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- What does deprecating mean?
- tending to diminish or disparage; "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting remark"
- What part of speech is deprecating?
- Deprecating is an adjective.