v. To declare something obsolescent; to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc. that still works but has been replaced.
v. To pray against.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
v. To pray against, as an evil; to seek to avert by prayer; to seek deliverance from; to express deep regret for; to desire the removal of.
v. To protest against; to advance reasons against.
v. To disapprove of strongly; to express a low opinion of.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To pray against; pray or entreat the removal or prevention of; pray or desire deliverance from.
To plead or argue earnestly against; urge reasons against; express disapproval of: said of a scheme, purpose, and the like.
To imprecate; invoke.
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v. belittle
v. express strong disapproval of; deplore
Word Usage
"He used words like 'deprecate' and 'wanton act of violence', he adopted a tone that was selfless and a pose that was statesmanlike, but being noble wasn't enough."