Synonyms: deprecating, deprecative, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, slighting, belittling
Definition: tending to diminish or disparage
Usage: belittling comments; managed a deprecating smile at the compliment; deprecatory remarks about the book; a slighting remark
Similar words: uncomplimentary
Definition: tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage
Synonyms: depreciating, depreciative, depreciatory
Definition: tending to decrease or cause a decrease in value
Usage: a depreciating currency; depreciatory effects on prices
Similar words: decreasing
Definition: becoming less or smaller