Definition of Deprecate

to criticize or express disapproval

Examples of Deprecate in a sentence

Unfortunately my mother-in-law’s urge to deprecate me is stronger than her urge to inspire me.  🔊

Coach Jones is a good coach because he does not deprecate his players even when they make mistakes.  🔊

When you are teaching someone, you have to remember to not deprecate their efforts to a point where they simply want to stop trying.  🔊

It is very hard for me not to deprecate my husband's cleaning habits when he is constantly leaving a mess in the kitchen.  🔊

Before you deprecate my actions, you should first review your own behavior!  🔊

Your children will not respect you if you constantly deprecate them.  🔊

After twenty years of marriage, John suddenly started to deprecate his wife's every move.  🔊

The picky woman was quick to deprecate even the best customer service.  🔊

Although I am an atheist, I do not go out of my way to deprecate the opinions of those who believe in a higher power.  🔊

If I had a supervisor who would not deprecate my efforts so much, I would probably be more productive at work.  🔊

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