deprecating

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

"My cooking technique involves slow-roasting the vegetables before adding the meat. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The villagers helped rebuild the school after the storm. "

"His older brother tried to belittle his accomplishments by saying anyone could win a spelling bee. "

""He was insulting her by making fun of her accent in front of everyone." "

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

"He deprecates any praise of his own merits."

"My dad's old flip phone is obsolescent; it still works, but soon he'll need a smartphone to keep up with everyone. "

"His constant belittling of her accomplishments made her feel insecure and undervalued. "

"He deprecates any praise of his own merits."

"The teacher's disapproval of the student's cheating was clear in her stern voice. "