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Meaning of word deprecating from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Tending to diminish or disparage.

Example : Belittling comments.
Managed a deprecating smile at the compliment.
Deprecatory remarks about the book.
A slighting remark.

Synonyms : belittling, deprecative, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, slighting

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