depreciate /di-prēˈshi-āt/

1. To lower the worth of
2. To undervalue, to be contemptuous of the value of
3. To disparage

To fall in value

deprēˈciātingly adverb

depreciātion /-s(h)i-āˈshən/ noun

1. The falling of value
2. The amount charged in any one year to a profit and loss account to reflect the consumption of long-lived assets (accounting)
3. Disparagement, ridicule

deprēˈciative or deprēˈciatory adjective

Tending to depreciate or lower

deprēˈciātor noun

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