Synonyms of depreciation

depreciation

noun

as in criticism

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

a depreciation of the role of minorities in the building of the nation was once a common feature of history books

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of depreciation

This case involved a restaurant owner accused of underreporting more than US$2 million in business receipts and claiming unsupported depreciation deductions on rental properties. — Kaitlin Newkirk, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Corporations also benefit from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act with their tax rates decreasing from 35% to 21% and even down to 15% when depreciation deductions were added. — Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

Lee notes that Microsoft, for example, has taken steps to lessen its near-term accounting obligations by extending depreciation schedules. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

Conway estimated the deal to be over $100 million less valuable for the city after his questions revealed a pledge by Stonepeak to share 5% of revenues would be weakened by the new owner’s ability to write off interest costs and depreciation. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026