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deprecation

 
Dictionary: Dep·re·ca·tion

n. (dĕp`rē̍*kā"shŬn)

[L. deprecatio; cf. F. déprécation.]

1. The act of deprecating; a praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented. [archaic]

Humble deprecation.
Milton.

2. Entreaty for pardon; petitioning.

3. An imprecation or curse. [Obs.] Gilpin.

4. A strong expression of disapprobation; an expression of a low opinion.
[PJC]


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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster

Meaning #2: the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)
  Synonym: denigration


 
 
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