In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DEPRECIATOR
detractor, disparager, depreciator, knocker
(noun) one who disparages or belittles the worth of something
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
depreciator (plural depreciators)
One who depreciates.
Source: Wiktionary
De*pre"ci*a`tor, n. Etym: [L.]
Definition: One who depreciates.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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