Found 2 items, similar to deprecation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: deprecation deprecation n 1: a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster 2: the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself) [syn: denigration]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Deprecation Deprecation \Dep`re*ca"tion\ (d[e^]p`r[-e]*k[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [L. deprecatio; cf. F. d['e]pr['e]cation.] 1. The act of deprecating; a praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented. [archaic] [1913 Webster] Humble deprecation. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. Entreaty for pardon; petitioning. [1913 Webster] 3. An imprecation or curse. [Obs.] --Gilpin. [1913 Webster] 4. A strong expression of disapprobation; an expression of a low opinion. [PJC]