Deprecation
WordNet

noun


(1)   The act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)
(2)   A prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster
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Etymology


From from , from , from .

Noun



  1. The act of deprecating.
  2. A praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.
  3. Entreaty for pardon; petitioning.
  4. An imprecation or curse.
 
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