deprecating

Verb

• express strong disapproval of; deplore
• belittle
• present participle and gerund of deprecate

Adjective Satellite

• tending to diminish or disparage
  • "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"

Adj

• In manner that deprecates; insulting; belittling.

Examples

• He raised his hand with a deprecating gesture.
• She looked at him with a deprecating smile on her face.

Synonyms

belittling, deprecate, deprecative, deprecatory, depreciate, depreciative, depreciatory, slighting, vilipend

Anagrams of deprecating