Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - deprecating
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Deprecating
deprecating
also deprecatory ~ adj 1 expressing criticism or disapproval (She made several deprecating remarks about my dress sense.) 2 words or actions that are deprecating are intended to make someone feel less annoyed or disapproving ("He's not here at the moment," she said with a deprecating smile.) (- see also selfdeprecating) - deprecatingly adv
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A deprecating attitude, gesture, or remark shows that you think that something is not very good, especially something associated with yourself. (WRITTEN) Erica made a little deprecating shrug. ADJ • deprecatingly He speaks deprecatingly of his father as a lonely man. ADV: ADV after v ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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