01 n. The act of deprecating; a praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented.
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The act of deprecating; a praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented.[archaic]“Humble deprecation.” — Milton.
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2.
Entreaty for pardon; petitioning.
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3.
An imprecation or curse.[Obs.]
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4.
A strong expression of disapprobation; an expression of a low opinion.