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deprecation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | denigration |
| Type of | disparagement, dispraise |
| Derivation | deprecate |
Examples of deprecation
deprecation
It comes from a gravitas and self-deprecation and understanding of other people.
From the edition.cnn.com
Crucially, she's good at self-deprecation which is part of the seductive charm.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Self-deprecation is a wonderful way to ease a tense situation and make friends.
From the blog.beliefnet.com
Black humour and self-deprecation replaced the self-congratulation of past years.
From the economist.com
Worsell, who turns 25 next month, also has an effective line in self-deprecation.
From the guardian.co.uk
Reasons for opposition were opposition to the partial deprecation of IEC units.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The deprecation of the this redirect was discussed in this archived discussion.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Self-deprecation is his fallback, and he often chortles sheepishly at his own wit.
From the dailyherald.com
The need for self-deprecation and explanation is, my dear correspondent, null.
From the guardian.co.uk
- A prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster
- The act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)
- (deprecate) express strong disapproval of; deplore
- (deprecate) belittle; "The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts"
- (deprecatory) belittling: tending to diminish or disparage; "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting remark"
- In computer software or authoring programs standards and documentation, the term deprecation is applied to software features that are superseded and should be avoided. ...
- The act of deprecating; A praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation; Entreaty for pardon; petitioning; An imprecation or curse
- (deprecate) To belittle or express disapproval of; Tto declare something obsolescent, i.e., to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc, that still works but has been replaced; To pray against
- (deprecated) Strongly disapproved of; Belittled; insulted; Obsolescent; said of a construct in a computing language considered obsolete but still available for use, though planned to be phased out
