A. Plead earnestly against
B. Denounce
C. Belittle
D. Devaluate

Explanation:

The word deprecate means to express strong disapproval of something; to condemn or denounce.

In simple words: to criticize or condemn.

So, the synonym of deprecate is denounce.

Note: Deprecate can also mean to plead against or seek to avoid in some contexts, but in most competitive vocabulary exams, the expected synonym is denounce.

Real-Life Example

• The committee deprecated the use of violence.
• The committee denounced the use of violence.

Condemn = Deprecate

Main Points for Exams

• Deprecate means to condemn, disapprove of, or criticize strongly.
• Denounce is its best synonym.
• Therefore, Option B is correct.
• Common in PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, TOEFL exams.

Quick Memory Trick

🚫 Deprecate = Strongly Disapprove
📢 Denounce = Same Meaning

Praise ↔ Deprecate
Deprecate ↔ Denounce ✔️