Synonyms of deprecatory

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deprecatory

adjective

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as in slighting

intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value

he typically followed up any mention of his accomplishments with some deprecatory comments about his perceived failures

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slighting
• depreciatory
• insulting
• derogatory
• depreciative
• uncomplimentary
• pejorative
• denigratory
• scornful
• derogative
• disdainful
• contemptuous
• malicious
• demeaning
• disparaging
• degrading
• derisory
• belittling
• detractive
• abusive
• venomous
• critical
• decrying
• hateful
• libelous
• nasty
• denigrative
• opprobrious
• cruel
• calumnious
• denunciatory
• slanderous
• spiteful
• scurrilous
• unkind
• despiteful
• defamatory
• libellous
• malignant
• virulent
• malign
• maligning
• caustic
• malevolent
• aspersing
• vilifying
• slandering
• scathing
• bitter
• catty
• mean
• acrid
• rancorous
• jealous
• acrimonious
• envious
• jaundiced
• resentful
• denunciative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• laudatory
• commendatory
• complimentary
• positive
• friendly
• adulatory
• respectful
• approving
• appreciative
• sympathetic
• kind
• admiring
• warm
• kindly
• laudative
• kindhearted
• warmhearted
• applauding
• unmalicious

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• laudatory
• commendatory
• complimentary
• positive
• friendly
• adulatory
• respectful
• approving
• appreciative
• sympathetic
• kind
• admiring
• warm
• kindly
• laudative
• kindhearted
• warmhearted
• applauding
• unmalicious

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