decriers
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary de·cry v. Pronunciation: di- ' krī, dē- Function: transitive verb Etymology: French décrier, from Old French decrier, from de - + crier to cry Date: 1614 1 : to depreciate (as a coin) officially or publicly 2 : to express strong disapproval of < decry the emphasis on sex> –de·cri·er \- ' krī(-ə)r\ noun synonyms DECRY , DEPRECIATE , DISPARAGE , BELITTLE mean to express a low opinion of. DECRY implies open condemnation with intent to discredit < decried their defeatist attitude>. DEPRECIATE implies a representing as being of less value than commonly believed <critics depreciate his plays for being unabashedly sentimental>. DISPARAGE implies depreciation by indirect means such as slighting or invidious comparison < disparaged polo as a game for the rich>. BELITTLE usually suggests a contemptuous or envious attitude < belittled the achievements of others>.]]>