deprecate

• Глагол, используемый для выражения сильного неодобрения чего-либо, или в техническом контексте — для обозначения функции как устаревшей и рекомендации против её использования.

A verb used to express strong disapproval of something, or in technical contexts, to mark a feature as outdated and recommend against its use.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

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   • The committee deprecated the use of outdated methods.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

   Синонимыcondemncriticizedecrydenouncedeploredisparagefrown on

   Антонимыapprovecommendendorselaudpraise

2. Belittle or undervalueC1formal

   To suggest that something is not important or valuable.

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

   Синонимыbelittledecrydenigratedepreciatedevaluedisparagedowngrademinimizeplay downundervalue

   Антонимыappreciateesteemextolglorifyhonorpraiserespectvalue