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deprecatory

 
Dictionary: dep·re·ca·to·ry   (dĕp'rĭ-kə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) pronunciation also dep·re·ca·tive
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(-kā'tĭv)
adj.
  1. Expressing disapproval or criticism.
  2. Mildly disparaging or uncomplimentary, especially of oneself.
deprecatorily dep're·ca·to'ri·ly adv.

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adj

Definition: apologetic
Antonyms: unrepentant

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: tending to diminish or disparage
  Synonyms: belittling, deprecating, deprecative, depreciative, depreciatory, slighting

 
 
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