v. i. To fall in value; to become of less worth; to sink in estimation;
v. t.
Which . . . some over-severe philosophers may look upon fastidiously, or undervalue and depreciate. Cudworth. [ 1913 Webster ]
To prove that the Americans ought not to be free, we are obliged to depreciate the value of freedom itself. Burke.
n. [ Cf. F. dépréciation. ]
a. Tending, or intended, to depreciate; expressing depreciation; undervaluing. --
n. [ L. ] One who depreciates. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Tending to depreciate; undervaluing; depreciative.