Deprecate

Synonyms of deprecate

• belittle
• degrade
• disparage

Antonyms of deprecate

• praise
• applaud
• commend

Collocations of deprecate

deprecate oneself

Frequency: 70 %

She constantly deprecates herself in front of others.

deprecate someone

Frequency: 60 %

It is not polite to deprecate someone's efforts.

deprecate a decision

Frequency: 45 %

He began to deprecate his decision to invest in that company.

deprecate a statement

Frequency: 35 %

She immediately deprecates any statement that goes against her beliefs.

deprecate a joke

Frequency: 25 %

He tends to deprecate any joke that he doesn't find funny.

Idiomatic Expressions for deprecate

• Phrase: to deprecate someone's efforts
  Meaning: to express disapproval or criticism of someone's efforts
  Usage: It's not helpful to deprecate someone's efforts when they are trying their best.