deprecate
1. [ verb ] express strong disapproval of; deplore
Related terms: disapprove deprecation
2. [ verb ] belittle
Synonyms: depreciate
Examples:

"The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts"

Related terms: disparage deflate disparagement
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