deprecating

• Qui exprime une désapprobation ou une critique, souvent de manière douce ou polie ; qui tend à rabaisser ou à déprécier quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

Expressing disapproval or criticism, often in a mild or polite manner.

1. Tending to diminish or disparageC1formal

   Expressing disapproval or criticism; belittling.

   dépréciatif, dénigrant

   • His deprecating remarks about her work were uncalled for.
   • She gave a deprecating smile, dismissing his suggestion.
   • The critic's deprecating tone made the author feel undervalued.

   Synonymesdenigratingdepreciatoryderogatorydismissivedisparagingpejorativeslighting

   Antonymescomplimentaryflatteringlaudatorypraising

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer une forte désapprobation de quelque chose, ou dans un contexte technique, pour désigner une fonction comme obsolète et déconseiller son utilisation.

A verb used to express strong disapproval of something, or in technical contexts, to mark a feature as outdated and recommend against its use.

1. Express disapprovalC1formal

   To express strong disapproval of something, often publicly.

   désapprouver

   • The committee deprecated the use of outdated methods.
   • Many experts deprecate the practice of overworking employees.
   • He deprecated the violence in the film.

   Synonymescondemncriticizedecrydenouncedeploredisparagefrown on

   Antonymesapprovecommendendorselaudpraise

2. Belittle or undervalueC1formal

   To suggest that something is not important or valuable.

   Déprécier, dévaloriser

   • She deprecated her own achievements during the speech.
   • Critics deprecated the artist's early work.
   • He deprecated the significance of the discovery.

   Synonymesbelittledecrydenigratedepreciatedevaluedisparagedowngrademinimizeplay downundervalue

   Antonymesappreciateesteemextolglorifyhonorpraiserespectvalue