DEPRECATE in a Sentence
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27 example sentences for DEPRECATE, such as:
1. The Nelsons looked deprecating.
2. But the other made a deprecating gesture.
3. She deprecated the connexion in every light.
4. She laid a deprecating hand on her friend's.
5. We deprecated changing the policy at present.
2. But the other made a deprecating gesture.
3. She deprecated the connexion in every light.
4. She laid a deprecating hand on her friend's.
5. We deprecated changing the policy at present.
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Meanings and Examples of DEPRECATE
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deprecate
v. express disapproval of; protest against; belittle
Classic Sentence: (23 in 2 pages)
1 I learned, from the views of social life which it developed, to admire their virtues and to deprecate the vices of mankind.
2 'I don't know all I have done, in my fatuity,' said Mr. Wickfield, putting out his hands, as if to deprecate my condemnation.
3 As Duncan dared not retort upon his accuser by reminding him of his own premeditated treachery, and disdained to deprecate his resentment by any words of apology, he remained silent.
4 They deprecate the sight of scattered counsels, of internal disagreement; and especially they dislike making their just criticism of a useful and earnest man an excuse for a general discharge of venom from small-minded opponents.
5 He deprecated her mistaken but well-meaning zeal.
6 She deprecated the connexion in every light.
7 Mr. Spenlow seemed quite cowed by the gentlemanly sternness of Miss Murdstone's manner, and deprecated her severity with a conciliatory little wave of his hand.
8 The Jondrette, touched by his compliment, deprecated it with the affected airs of a flattered monster.
Les Misérables 3 By Victor Hugo
Context Highlight In BOOK 8: CHAPTER XIX—OCCUPYING ONE'S SELF WITH OBSCURE DEPTHS
Context Highlight In BOOK 8: CHAPTER XIX—OCCUPYING ONE'S SELF WITH OBSCURE DEPTHS
9 Finally he urged unity, and deprecated especially religious and denominational bickering.
10 He pursued his theme, however, without noticing my deprecation.
11 She laid a deprecating hand on her friend's.
12 Lily rose from her seat with a deprecating laugh.
13 The Nelsons looked deprecating.
14 But the other made a deprecating gesture.
15 Why, Mas'r," said Sam, in a deprecating tone, "I believe you mean to kill us all clar, horses and all.
Example Sentence:
1 A firm believer in old-fashioned courtesy, Miss Post must deprecate the modern tendency to address new acquaintances by their first names.
2 We deprecate this use of company funds for political purposes.
3 We deprecated changing the policy at present.
4 The teacher gave the boys a deprecating stare.