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deprecate
/ˈdɛpɹəkeɪt/
verb
To belittle or express disapproval of.
"He deprecates any praise of his own merits."
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."
To pray against.
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