v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Deprecated p. pr. & vb. n. Deprecating ] [ L. deprecatus, p. p. of deprecari to avert by prayer, to deprecate; de- + precari to pray. See Pray. ] To pray against, as an evil; to seek to avert by prayer; to seek deliverance from; to express deep regret for; to desire the removal of. [ archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To protest against; to advance reasons against. [ PJC ]
His purpose was deprecated by all round him, and he was with difficulty induced to adandon it. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. To disapprove of strongly; to express a low opinion of. [ PJC ]