n. [ L. deprecatio; cf. F. déprécation. ] 1. The act of deprecating; a praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented. [ archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Humble deprecation. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Entreaty for pardon; petitioning. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. An imprecation or curse. [ Obs. ] Gilpin. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. A strong expression of disapprobation; an expression of a low opinion. [ PJC ]