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deprecating Synonyms

Another word for deprecating

Choosing another word for deprecating depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 self-deprecating smile, she attributed her championship victory entirely to luck."

Strongest
self-deprecating
Strong
apologetic
modest
self-effacing
humble
diffident

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
disapproving
disparaging
belittling
Strong
derogatory
pejorative
critical
unfavorable

Opposites of deprecating

The opposite of deprecating shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

approving
boastful
complimentary
arrogant
laudatory
praising
conceited
commendatory
See all opposites of deprecating

• Nearby Words

depraver
depravity
deprecated
deprecating
deprecation
depreciate
depreciation

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