Deprecate versus depreciate

The difference between deprecate and depreciate

He made deprecating remarks that led to the house depreciating in value.

deprecate

Deprecate means to put down or disapprove of.

He made deprecating remarks about the evening.

depreciate

Depreciate means to decline in value.

The property depreciated.

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