Associations to the word «Deprecation»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

DEPRECATION, noun. A prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster.
DEPRECATION, noun. The act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself).

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi