depreciatory

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I did a lot of self depreciatory jokes aimed at myself, aimed at my colour because I had seen a lot of other black comedians do it.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2016

But at the core of it are the exorcism prayers themselves, which are composed of the imperative and the depreciatory.

From Time Magazine Archive

Johnston had chartered a private plane, was waiting on the platform at every major stop, issuing depreciatory statements.

From Time Magazine Archive

The depreciatory involves the exorcist entreating God � "God, come down and bless this person."

From Time Magazine Archive

"Well, I was captain of my preparatory school," said Caruth, assuming the humble voice and depreciatory smile that betoken a proper modesty.

From Years of Plenty by Brown, Ivor