to express strong disapproval of; to argue or plead against.
de+prec+ate
Shared component: prec · pray
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prec
pray
Related forms: prec · 3 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesnot safe or certain; dangerous because something bad might happen
prec+arious
Shared component: prec · pray
Expressing disapproval or criticism; often in a mild, humorous, or self-critical way.
de+prec+ating
Shared component: prec · pray