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Definition of deprecative : Serving to deprecate; deprecatory.

Synonyms:

deprecating, belittling, slighting, depreciative, derogative, uncomplimentary, pejorative, derogatory, critical, deprecatory, detractive, praise, depreciating, depreciatory, low

antipathetic, sardonic, disparaging, satirical, scornful, abusive, contemptuous, mocking, sarcastic, scoffing, jeering, flippant, ridiculing, derisive, disdainful, insulting

Usage examples:

• Mike said something deprecative of his own efforts and took the package. - "Unwise Child", Gordon Randall Garrett.
• They made their feelings public by scandalized aspirations, suppressed oh- h- hs, and deprecative shakings of the heads. - "The Bondboy", George W. (George Washington) Ogden.
• Mr. Plowman was physically unable to utter the deprecative ejaculation which he knew should have been here inserted. - "Anthony Lyveden", Dornford Yates.