Depredicate

/dɪˈpredɪkeɪt/ verb

Definition

To curse or speak ill of; to express disapproval harshly; to disparage or condemn.

Etymology

From Latin depredicare (to curse, speak against), combining de- (against) and predicare (to say, proclaim), showing evolution from literal cursing to general condemnation.

Kelly Says

Unlike its sound-alike cousin 'deprecate,' 'depredicate' means you're actively cursing something—it's the difference between apologetically excusing yourself and angrily condemning something aloud.

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