deprecate

Example Sentences

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Those that don’t agree to pay, Twitter warned, will begin to see their service “deprecate,” a process that some agencies say is already underway.

From Seattle Times

He regularly deprecates himself with a dry wit.

From Washington Post

This word is imprecise and is used universally to deprecate the person or group described.

From Washington Post

Mainstream historians, even while deprecating his politics and calling his opposition to aiding Britain misguided, nevertheless give him points for principle and integrity.

From Salon

Yet, many of those proclaiming their commitment to feeding the world take every opportunity to deprecate and obstruct the use of these proven safe technologies.

From Washington Post