DEPRECATING
Scrabble letter values: D2E1P3R1E1C3A1T1I1N1G2 = 17
Definition
- adjective tending to diminish or disparage. — synonyms: belittling, deprecative, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, slighting
Examples
- “belittling comments”
- “managed a deprecating smile at the compliment”
- “deprecatory remarks about the book”