deprecatory

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English

Etymology

deprecate +‎ -ory

Pronunciation

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Adjective

deprecatory (comparative more deprecatory, superlative most deprecatory)

  1. That deprecates; apologetic or disparaging
  2. (archaic) Tending to avert evil by prayer.