Synonyms of deprecation

deprecation

noun

1

as in disapproval

refusal to accept as right or desirable

considering that he's a member of the old school, his deprecation of contemporary manners isn't surprising

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disapproval
• dislike
• displeasure
• criticism
• condemnation
• disapprobation
• hostility
• rejection
• objection
• distaste
• disesteem
• denunciation
• discountenance
• censure
• disfavor
• antagonism
• disparagement
• reprobation
• opposition
• disrelish
• opprobrium
• blame
• dispraise
• antipathy
• reprehension
• thumbs-down
• reproach
• belittlement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approval
• favor
• approbation
• praise
• sanction
• endorsement
• acclaim
• commendation
• sympathy
• empathy
• thumbs-up

2

as in depreciation

the act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant

she had low self-esteem, so she made up for it with a near-constant deprecation of other people

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depreciation
• condemnation
• criticism
• denigration
• defamation
• disparagement
• abuse
• belittlement
• detraction
• derogation
• ridicule
• diminishment
• censure
• vilification
• libel
• put-down
• calumny
• slander
• denunciation
• aspersion
• derision
• vituperation
• denouncement
• backbiting
• invective
• minimization
• mockery
• de-emphasis
• soft-pedaling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glorification
• exaltation
• aggrandizement
• praise
• magnification
• approval
• acclaim
• approbation
• ennoblement
• blessing
• commendation
• hype
• puffery

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deprecation

There is also a new deprecation policy that ensures at least 12 months between when a feature’s formal deprecation is enacted and when the feature may actually be removed—with a narrow exception for critical security updates. — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026

Economically, Google introduced more cost-effective AI models, while some competitors saw rising prices or model deprecations. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Jonas said in the Q&A to big laughs, demonstrating a healthy sense of self-deprecation. — Jada Yuan, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026

Missoni revenues total around 130 million euros, with earnings before interest, taxes, deprecation and amortization expected to reach 20 million euros. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019