adjective.
Mildly disparaging or uncomplimentary, especially of oneself.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Serving or intended to deprecate or avert some threatened evil or action; characterized by entreaty or protest intended to avert something evil or painful.
noun.
A deprecating speech or act.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adjective.
Tending to remove or avert evil by prayer; apologetic.
adjective.
Serving to deprecate; expressing a low opinion of.
adjective.
That deprecates; apologetic or disparaging
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adjective.
tending to diminish or disparage
Word Usage
"As the handsome and distinguished-looking bridegroom stood before the altar awaiting the entrance of his bride, it were almost sacrilege to utter a word deprecatory or otherwise."