deprecate

/ˈdɛpɹəkeɪt/

verb

  1. 1

    To belittle or express disapproval of.

    He deprecates any praise of his own merits.
  2. 2

    To declare something obsolescent; to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc. that still works but has been replaced.

    It is still supported but strongly deprecated.
  3. 3

    To pray against.

  4. 4

    To regret deeply.

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