1. (noun) decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use

• wear and tear

2. (noun) a communication that belittles somebody or something

• derogation
• disparagement

1. (noun) decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use

• straight-line method
• straight-line method of depreciation
• write-down
• write-off

2. (noun) a communication that belittles somebody or something

• aspersion
• slur
• belittling
• denigration
• calumniation
• calumny
• defamation
• hatchet job
• obloquy
• traducement
• cold water
• condescension
• disdain
• patronage
• detraction
• petty criticism
• sour grapes

1. (noun) a decrease in price or value

• decrease
• diminution
• reduction
• step-down

2. (noun) decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use

• financial loss
• non-cash expense

3. (noun) a communication that belittles somebody or something

• discourtesy
• disrespect

1. (noun) a decrease in price or value

• appreciation

1. (noun) a decrease in price or value

• depreciate
• devaluate
• devalue
• undervalue
• depreciate

2. (noun) decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use

• depreciate
• devaluate
• devalue
• undervalue
• depreciate

3. (noun) a communication that belittles somebody or something

• belittle
• disparage
• pick at
• belittle
• denigrate
• derogate
• minimize
• deprecate
• depreciate
• vilipend