Both Uses of
deprecate
in
Anne Of Green Gables
- Marilla and Matthew looked at each other deprecatingly across the stove.†
Chpt 3 *
- Marilla opened her lips to say she knew not what of apology or deprecation.†
Chpt 9
Definition:
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(deprecate) to diminish or treat something as unimportant or of low quality; or to express disapproval