deprecated

[dep-ri-key-tid] / ˈdɛp rɪˌkeɪ tɪd /

VERB

belittle, condemn

Synonyms

STRONG

depreciate derogate detract discountenance disesteem disfavor disparage expostulate frown object pooh-pooh rip

WEAK

cut down to size disapprove of discommend mudsling not go for poor mouth protest against put down run down take dim view of take down take exception to

Antonyms

STRONG

approve commend compliment increase laud praise sanction

WEAK

build up endorse

Example Sentences

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“Blocking public posts makes no sense. It needs to be deprecated in favor of a stronger form of mute,” Mr. Musk tweeted.

From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2023

There’s no official word from Google as to why it’s deprecated the feature, so we may never know for sure the reasoning behind Google abandoning it to its ever-increasing product graveyard.

From The Verge • Nov. 5, 2021

But this is one of those shortcuts that needs to be deprecated because its basic premises no longer apply.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2019

In an article for the national tabloid Expressen, Engdahl deprecated the vulgarity of his opponents in the academy, and called them “a clique of bad losers … who plotted to wound and humiliate Katarina Frostenson”.

From The Guardian • Jul. 17, 2018

He deprecated this; but I still think it would have been a good title, because strictly true.

From Modern Essays by Ayres, Harry Morgan