Daily Word: DEPRECATE

dep·re·cate

  [dep-ri-keyt] 

~verb (used with object), dep·re·cat·ed, dep·re·cat·ing.

DEFINITION: 1) To express earnest disapproval of. 2) To urge reasons against; protest against (a scheme, purpose, etc.). 3) To depreciate; belittle. 4) Archaic. To pray for deliverance from.

SENTENCE: I always encourage people not to make self deprecating statements, because they don't make you feel better.