Synonyms of depreciates

depreciates

verb

present tense third-person singular of depreciate

1

as in reduces

to diminish the price or value of

a faded finish will really depreciate your car when you decide to trade it in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduces
• lowers
• devalues
• depresses
• devaluates
• attenuates
• cheapens
• shrinks
• sinks
• downgrades
• marks down
• writes down
• debases
• writes off
• breaks
• undervalues
• underestimates
• underrates
• lessens
• compresses
• dwindles
• deflates
• downsizes
• underprices
• abridges
• demonetizes
• moderates
• contracts
• de-escalates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enhances
• appreciates
• upgrades
• inflates
• increases
• overestimates
• adds
• overvalues
• blows up
• extends
• marks up
• expands
• bloats
• augments
• multiplies
• maximizes
• enlarges
• heightens
• amplifies
• raises
• dilates
• escalates
• boosts
• ups
• swells
• overrates
• compounds
• overprices
• aggrandizes
• balloons

2

as in diminishes

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

dared to depreciate Shakespeare, saying his works have no relevance for modern audiences

Synonyms & Similar Words

• diminishes
• dismisses
• minimizes
• denigrates
• criticizes
• disparages
• belittles
• derogates
• deprecates
• discounts
• decries
• trashes
• denounces
• runs down
• talks down
• dumps on
• condemns
• plays down
• dislikes
• bad-mouths
• writes off
• discredits
• disses
• cries down
• poor-mouths
• trash-talks
• scolds
• vilipends
• kisses off
• puts down
• abuses
• disapproves (of)
• maligns
• disgraces
• defames
• vilifies
• slanders
• discommends
• traduces
• censures
• rips
• reprehends
• slurs
• asperses
• reprobates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exalts
• magnifies
• praises
• applauds
• extols
• lauds
• approves
• recommends
• glorifies
• endorses
• favors
• commends
• sanctions
• acclaims
• compliments
• countenances
• eulogizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of depreciates

For example, a team’s roster of players can be counted as an intangible asset that depreciates over time, generating hefty paper losses that offset an owner’s taxable income elsewhere. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

But during periods of rapid technological change, yesterday’s experience depreciates faster for everyone. — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Older people are often treated as if their judgment is less valuable, creating the risk of a future where human intelligence is seen as something that depreciates with age. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 17 June 2026

Unlike money, time only depreciates. — Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026

Information on which vehicles hold their value best isn’t readily accessible, but savvy shoppers can use it to pick a vehicle that depreciates less than average over the long haul. — ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026

Businesses already get to pay less taxes on equipment, such as computers or machinery, as their value depreciates over time. — Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025

Also, unlike laying fiber optic cable, AI infrastructure depreciates rapidly. — Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025

Live games are particularly vulnerable to theft because the content’s value quickly depreciates after an event is over, leaving authorities with a small window to shut down individual broadcasts. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025