dep·re·ca·to·ry (d p r -k -tôr  , -t r) also dep·re·ca·tive (-k tv)adj. 1. Expressing disapproval or criticism. 2. Mildly disparaging or uncomplimentary, especially of oneself. dep re·ca·tori·ly adv. |
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| Adj. | 1. | deprecative - tending to diminish or disparage; "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting remark" uncomplimentary - tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage |
| 2. | deprecative - given to expressing disapproval critical - marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws; "a critical attitude" |
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