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Meanings of deprecating manner in English

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Usage of deprecating manner in English
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He blushed in a deprecating manner whenever we glanced at him.
Russian Rambles
2
He came forward, stooping slightly, and rubbing his hands in a deprecating manner.
The Giant of the North: Pokings Round the Pole
3
He joined her and in the most deprecating manner besought her to listen to him once more.
Capitola the Madcap
4
Then serve this gentleman well, or else- 'TheGeneral paused, and laughed in his most deprecating manner.
In Kedar's Tents
5
As our conversation continued, we still talked in the same self- deprecating manner, but more out of habit than conviction.
The thieves of manhattan
6
Members of the Ohio climbing community were diverse in terms of age and background, but all shared a self- deprecating manner.
Rock and Ice Magazine
7
His genial, self- deprecating manner and mellifluous voice contributed to a career that was extraordinary, both in its longevity and popularity.
The Irish Times
8
No, it was just a group of friends who came together to roast each other in a benign and self- deprecating manner.
NY Magazine
9
She spread out both hands in a deprecating manner and shrugged her shoulders exactly as a French woman might have done.
Grace Harlowe's Junior Year at High School / Or, Fast Friends in...
10
Two voices, one of them angrily quarrelling with the other, which replied in a deprecating manner, were heard in the adjoining room.
Louisa of Prussia and Her Times: A Historical Novel
11
Now, accompanied as it was with the half-playful, half- deprecating manner in which she uttered her chiding, it proved too much for him.
Old Mission Stories of California
12
This strange creature, with his deprecating manner, and smiling, sane eyes, filled her with a sense of shame at his utter selflessness.
The Man in the Twilight
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It seemed to have the effect of soothing his nerves, for he settled himself down in the bed and re-assumed his former deprecating manner.
My Friend The Murderer
14
'Don't talk of it,' interrupted Mr. Edmonstone, spreading out his hands in a deprecating manner.
The Heir of Redclyffe
15
"I meant no harm, Deerslayer," he answered, in a deprecating manner, "and hope you'll forget what I've said.
The Deerslayer
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"Oh, vell," said the officer, waving his hand in a deprecating manner, "who cares about a little ting like dot in var time?"
Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal; Or, Perils of the Black Bear Patro...
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