noun |
adj |
verb |
adv |
(adj) deprecating, deprecative, deprecatory, depreciative, slighting, belittling
tending to diminish or disparage
belittling comments; managed a deprecating smile at the compliment; deprecatory remarks about the book; a slighting remark
(adj) depreciating, depreciative
tending to decrease or cause a decrease in value
a depreciating currency; depreciatory effects on prices