Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Deprecate'

English Word: Deprecate

Key Russian Translations:

• осуждать [ɐˈsuʐdʲatʲ] - [Formal, Often used in written or serious contexts]
• порицать [pɐrʲɪˈtsatʲ] - [Formal, Literary]
• не одобрять [nʲɪ ɐˈdobrʲɪtʲ] - [Neutral, Common in spoken language]

Frequency: Medium (often used in formal or intellectual discussions)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for "осуждать" and "не одобрять"; C1 (Advanced) for "порицать"

Pronunciation (Russian):

осуждать: [ɐˈsuʐdʲatʲ]

Note on осуждать: Stress falls on the second syllable; the "ж" sound is a voiced fricative, similar to the 's' in 'measure'.

порицать: [pɐrʲɪˈtsatʲ]

Note on порицать: Stress on the third syllable; less common in everyday speech.

не одобрять: [nʲɪ ɐˈdobrʲɪtʲ]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To express disapproval or criticism

Translation(s) & Context:

• осуждать - Used in formal contexts to express moral or social disapproval.
• не одобрять - Common in both spoken and written language to indicate disagreement or disapproval.

Usage Examples:

• Мы осуждаем такое поведение в обществе.

  We deprecate such behavior in society.

• Она не одобряет его решение уйти с работы.

  She does not deprecate his decision to quit his job.

• Общество осуждает тех, кто нарушает правила.

  Society deprecates those who break the rules.

2. To belittle or depreciate (often in a literary sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• порицать - Used in formal or literary contexts to express strong criticism or contempt.

Usage Examples:

• Автор порицает жадность и эгоизм в своём романе.

  The author deprecates greed and selfishness in his novel.

• Его взгляды были порицаемы современниками.

  His views were deprecated by his contemporaries.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

осуждать (verb, imperfective, transitive):

порицать (verb, imperfective, transitive): Follows similar conjugation patterns to "осуждать".

не одобрять (verb, imperfective, transitive): Compound verb; "не" remains constant while "одобрять" conjugates like "осуждать".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• критиковать (to criticize)
• упрекать (to reproach)

Note: "критиковать" is more general, while "упрекать" often implies a personal reproach.

Antonyms:

• одобрять (to approve)
• хвалить (to praise)

Related Phrases:

• осуждать публично - Publicly deprecate or condemn.
• не одобрять поведение - To disapprove of behavior.
• порицать в прессе - To deprecate in the press (media criticism).

Usage Notes:

• "осуждать" is stronger and often implies a moral judgment, suitable for formal or serious contexts.
• "не одобрять" is more neutral and versatile, often used in everyday conversations to express mild disapproval.
• "порицать" is somewhat archaic and mostly found in written or literary texts; avoid using it in casual speech.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "порицать" in casual conversation. Incorrect: Я порицаю твой выбор. Correct: Я не одобряю твой выбор. (Explanation: "порицать" sounds overly formal and out of place in spoken language.)
• Error: Forgetting the imperfective/perfective aspect distinction. "осудить" (perfective) implies a completed action, while "осуждать" (imperfective) implies an ongoing attitude.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, expressing disapproval (especially with "осуждать") can carry a strong social or moral connotation, often tied to community standards. Public criticism or deprecation is taken seriously and may imply a collective judgment.

Related Concepts:

• критика (criticism)
• мораль (morality)
• общественное мнение (public opinion)