Thesaurus

depreciation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of depreciation

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 of depreciation

belittlement, denigration, deprecation, derogation, detraction, diminishment, disparagement, put-down

Words Related to depreciation

aspersion, backbiting, calumny, defamation, libel, slander, vilification

derision, mockery, ridicule

abuse, invective, vituperation

censure, condemnation, criticism, denouncement, denunciation

de-emphasis, minimization, soft-pedaling

Near Antonyms of depreciation

acclaim, praise

approbation, approval, blessing, commendation

Antonyms of depreciation

aggrandizement, ennoblement, exaltation, glorification, magnification

Learn More about depreciation

Spanish Central: Translation of depreciation Nglish: Translation of depreciation for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of depreciation for Arabic speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up depreciation? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

mawkish

exaggeratedly or childishly emotional

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games