deprecating

Meanings

• Verb

  Expressing disapproval or condemnation, especially mildly or politely

  - "He deprecated the use of violence in political protests."
  - "She deprecated the idea of quitting her job without a backup plan."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deprecating
approaches , decapitates , replicas

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Variants

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deprecating , deprecatingly , deprecate , deprecated , deprecates , deprecation , deprecations , self-deprecating , self-deprecatingly

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Forms

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deprecates, deprecatingly, deprecation

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'deprecare' meaning 'to pray, beseech, or appeal'. The modern English usage evolved to mean 'to express disapproval or condemnation'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'deprecating' has six letters, making it a relatively short word in the English language.

2. In the game Scrabble, 'deprecating' can earn you 12 points.

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Related Concepts

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1. condemnation: The act of expressing disapproval or criticism, often strongly.

2. disapproval: A feeling of not liking or agreeing with something.

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Culture

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The word 'deprecating' has been used in various forms of literature and art to convey a sense of disapproval or disdain. For instance, in Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth uses the word 'deprecate' to express her disapproval of her husband's actions. In modern times, the term is often used in political and social contexts to express mild disapproval or criticism.

How to Memorize "deprecating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone expressing disapproval with a disapproving look or tone of voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deprecating' with the feeling of disapproval or criticism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin root 'deprecare', which means 'to pray'. Visualize someone praying for something they disapprove of, which helps you remember the meaning of the word.

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