depreciate
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(verb) lose in value; "The dollar depreciated again" |
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Synonyms: devaluate, devalue, undervalue |
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Related Words: decrease, diminish, fall, lessen |
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Antonyms: appreciate |
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| 2. |
(verb) lower the value of something; "The Fed depreciated the dollar once again" |
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Related Words: devalue, write off |
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Antonyms: appreciate |
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(verb) belittle; "The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts" |
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Synonyms: deprecate |
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Related Words: belittle, deflate, disparage, find fault with, pick at, puncture |
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