deprecation

• Nom désignant l'action d'exprimer une désapprobation sincère ou une prière pour détourner un mal ou un fléau.

A noun referring to the act of expressing earnest disapproval or a prayer to avert evil or disaster.

1. Prayer to avert evilC2formal

   A prayer or plea intended to ward off or remove some evil, disaster, or misfortune.

   Prière pour détourner un mal

   • The ancient ritual included a deprecation to protect the harvest.
   • He offered a deprecation against the coming storm.
   • The priest's deprecation was meant to cleanse the village of bad luck.

2. Expression of disapprovalC1formal

   The act of expressing strong disapproval, especially of oneself.

   désapprobation de soi

   • His constant self-deprecation made others uncomfortable.
   • The critic's deprecation of the film was harsh but fair.
   • She accepted the award with a touch of deprecation, downplaying her achievements.

   Synonymescensurecondemnationcriticismdenunciationdisapprovaldisparagementreproach

   Antonymesapprovalcommendationpraise