deprecation

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

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