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deprecating Antonyms

Opposite of deprecating

Because the opposite of deprecating shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Expressing modest, apologetic, or humorous belittlement of oneself or one's own achievements.

Usage Example

"With a boastful smile, she attributed her championship victory entirely to luck."

Strongest
boastful
arrogant
Strong
conceited
pretentious
pompous

• adjective (Context 2)

Expressing disapproval, criticism, or a low opinion of someone or something.

Usage Example

"The critic offered a few approving remarks about the novel's predictable plot."

Strongest
approving
complimentary
laudatory
Strong
praising
commendatory
flattering

Similar words to deprecating

Words similar to deprecating shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

self-deprecating
disapproving
disparaging
belittling
apologetic
derogatory
modest
pejorative
See all synonyms of deprecating

• Nearby Words

depraver
depravity
deprecated
deprecating
deprecation
depreciate
depreciation

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Deprecating. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/deprecating
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