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English to English verb
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express strong disapproval of; deplore |  | source: wordnet30
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belittle | | Example: The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts
source: wordnet30
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To pray against, as an evil; to seek to avert by prayer; to desire the removal of; to seek deliverance from; to express deep regret for; to disapprove of strongly. | | source: webster1913
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