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verb
express disapproval of.
- "what I deprecate is persistent indulgence"
Synonyms: knock, slam, hammer, cane, blast, bad-mouth, pull to pieces, pull apart, hit out at, slate, slag off, rubbish
another term for depreciate (sense 2).
- "he deprecates the value of children's television"
Synonyms
verb
- slash, vituperate against, reprobate
- disapprove of, deplore, abhor, find unacceptable, be against, frown on, take a dim view of, look askance at, take exception to, detest, despise, execrate, criticize, censure, condemn, denounce, protest against, inveigh against, rail against
- animadvert on, asperse, derogate
- knock, slam, hammer, cane, blast, bad-mouth, pull to pieces, pull apart, hit out at, slate, slag off, rubbish
See also
deprecatecubic
/ˈkyo͞obik/
adjective
having the shape of a cube.
- "a cubic room"
noun
a cubic equation, or a curve described by one.
Examples
- 15 billion cubic meters of water
- a cubic equation
- a cubic roommanner
/ˈmanər/
noun
a way in which a thing is done or happens.
- "taking notes in an unobtrusive manner"
Synonyms: way, fashion, mode, means, method, system, style, approach, technique, procedure, process, methodology, modus operandi, form, routine, practice
a person's outward bearing or way of behaving toward others.
- "a shy and diffident manner"
Synonyms: demeanor, air, aspect, attitude, appearance, look, bearing, cast, deportment, behavior, conduct, comportment, mien
polite or well-bred social behavior.
- "didn't your mother teach you any manners?"
Synonyms: the done thing
Synonyms
noun
- rudeness, discourtesy, discourteousness, impoliteness, incivility, unmannerliness, boorishness, uncouthness, vulgarity, ungentlemanly behavior, unladylike behavior, lack of social grace, lack of refinement
- correct behavior, etiquette, social graces, good form, protocol, politeness, decorum, propriety, gentility, civility, formalities, niceties, Ps and Qs, breeding, politesse
- social behavior, behavior, conduct, way of behaving, form, social habit
- way, fashion, mode, means, method, system, style, approach, technique, procedure, process, methodology, modus operandi, form, routine, practice
- customs, habits, ways, practices, conventions, usages
- demeanor, air, aspect, attitude, appearance, look, bearing, cast, deportment, behavior, conduct, comportment, mien
- convenances
- the done thing
Examples
- there's no manner of doubt that you did it
- she wears all manner of outfits
- a dramatic poem in the manner of Goethe
- he has a good manner with people
- I don't like her manner
- a shy and diffident manner
- it's a manner of speaking
- his arrogance and pompous manner
- an adverb of manner
- I'm unhappy with your manner to me
- what manner of man is he?
- the manner in which he spoke
- taking notes in an unobtrusive manner
- she dealt with me in a professional manner
- I don't like his aggressive manner
- he did it in the appropriate manner
- our manner of lifeplenty
/ˈplen(t)ē/
noun
a situation in which food and other necessities are available in sufficiently large quantities.
- "such natural phenomena as famine and plenty"
Synonyms: prosperity, affluence, wealth, opulence, comfort, well-being, luxury, plentifulness, abundance, fruitfulness, profusion
pronoun
a large or sufficient amount or quantity; more than enough.
- "you'll have plenty to keep you busy"
Synonyms: loads of, lots of, heaps of, bags of, stacks of, piles of, masses of, tons of, oodles of, oceans of, a raft of, a hatful of, more … than one can shake a stick at, lashings of, scads of, a slew of, gobs of, gazillions of, a swag of
adverb
used to emphasize the degree of something.
- "she has plenty more ideas"
Synonyms
noun
- plenteousness
- prosperity, affluence, wealth, opulence, comfort, well-being, luxury, plentifulness, abundance, fruitfulness, profusion
pronoun
- a lot of, many, a great deal of, a good deal of, a large number/amount of, a plethora of, quantities of, enough, more than enough, enough and to spare, no lack of, sufficient, a wealth of, a feast of, a cornucopia of
- loads of, lots of, heaps of, bags of, stacks of, piles of, masses of, tons of, oodles of, oceans of, a raft of, a hatful of, more … than one can shake a stick at, lashings of, scads of, a slew of, gobs of, gazillions of, a swag of
- a deal of, a mickle of, a peck of
Examples
- there was plenty room
- you'll have plenty to keep you busy
- I would have plenty of time to get home
- such natural phenomena as famine and plenty
- she has plenty more ideascompetence
/ˈkämpədəns/
noun
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
- "the players displayed varying degrees of competence"
Synonyms: capability, ability, competency, capacity, proficiency, accomplishment, adeptness, adroitness, knowledge, expertise, expertness, skill, skillfulness, prowess, mastery, resources, faculties, facilities, talent, bent, aptitude, artistry, virtuosity
an income large enough to live on, typically unearned.
- "he found himself with an ample competence and no obligations"
Synonyms
noun
- savvy, know-how
- capability, ability, competency, capacity, proficiency, accomplishment, adeptness, adroitness, knowledge, expertise, expertness, skill, skillfulness, prowess, mastery, resources, faculties, facilities, talent, bent, aptitude, artistry, virtuosity
- authority, power, control, jurisdiction, ambit, scope, remit
- adequacy, appropriateness, suitability, fitness, effectiveness, efficacy, productiveness, value, worth, merit
Examples
- he found himself with an ample competence and no obligations
- the court's competence has been accepted
- the players displayed varying degrees of competencemoderators
/ˈmädəˌrādər/
noun
an arbitrator or mediator.
- "Egypt managed to assert its role as a regional moderator"
a person who moderates an Internet forum or online discussion.
a substance used in a nuclear reactor to retard neutrons.
Examples
- Egypt managed to assert its role as a regional moderator