deprecate
/ˈdeprəkeɪt; `dɛprəˌket/ v
(fml 文)
(a) [Tn, Tw, Tg, Tsg]
feel and express disapproval of (sth) 对（某事物）表示不赞成; 反对
Hasty action is to be deprecated. 切不可草率行事.
He deprecates (her) changing the party's policy. 他不赞成（她）改变党的方针.
(b) [Tn, Tw] feel embarrassed or displeased by (sb's flattery, etc) 因（某人的奉承等）觉得难为情或不自在
deprecate sb's compliments, condescending charm 对某人的奉承话、 屈尊俯就的态度觉得不自在.