English Dictionary

deprecation

/ˌdɛpɹɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

(uncountable) The act of deprecating. / (countable) A praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation. / Entreaty for pardon; petitioning.

The deprecation of his ideas was met with resistance from his colleagues.

意味（1）

(uncountable) The act of deprecating.

意味（2）

(countable) A praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.

意味（3）

Entreaty for pardon; petitioning.

意味（4）

(countable) An imprecation or curse.