
Deprecate
Negative Emotion
The term carries a mild sense of disapproval without strong emotion.

Many people deprecate littering in parks.
Not Confrontational
'Deprecate' is less forceful and less confrontational than words like 'condemn'.

I deprecate the decision, but I will abide by it.
Polite Disapproval
Use 'deprecate' to politely express disapproval, often in formal or professional contexts.

We deprecate any sort of discriminatory remarks at our firm.
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BelittleDefameDenigrateDepreciateDisparageDowngradeMinimizeUndervalue
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