意味(日本語)

に不賛成を表明する、に抗議する ◇de(＝not)

語源

• prec-, precat- : L.precor=to beg, request（願う、求める）

意味(英語)

• (verb-transitive) To express disapproval of; deplore.
• (verb-transitive) To belittle; depreciate.

例文

• 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.