Deprecating has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Verb
1
present participle of deprecate
Adjective
1
tending to diminish or disparage
"belittling comments"
"managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"
"deprecatory remarks about the book"
"a slighting remark"
2
In manner that deprecates; insulting; belittling.
Example Sentences
"belittling comments"
adjective
"managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"
adjective
"deprecatory remarks about the book"
adjective
"a slighting remark"
adjective