deprecatory
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rɪ adjective
1.
of the nature of or expressing disapproval, protest, or depreciation.
2.
apologetic; making apology.
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World English Dictionary
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| —adj | |
| 1. | expressing disapproval; protesting |
| 2. | expressing apology; apologetic |
| 'deprecatorily | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
deprecatory
1580s, from L. deprecatorius, from deprecator-, agent noun from deprecari (see deprecation).
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Example sentences
He moved about the courtroom during the trial in a highly deprecatory manner.
Go beyond the mere thesaurus of deprecatory terms and tear me apart on substance.
He used to nod many times to her and smile when she came in, and utter inarticulate deprecatory moans when she was going away.
These moving parts are subject to wear with age which can have a deprecatory effect on the overall meter accuracy.
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