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deprecatory (dĕpˈrḗ‑kȧ‑tṓ‑ry̆), a. [L. deprecatorius.]
    1. Tending to remove or avert evil by prayer; apologetic.

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    Humble and deprecatory letters. Bacon.

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    2. Serving to deprecate; expressing a low opinion of.

    Syn. -- belittling, disparaging, depreciative, deprecatory, depreciatory, derogatory, detractive, detracting, slighting, pejorative, denigratory.

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