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deplore
verb de·plore \di-ˈplȯr\
: to hate or dislike (something) very much : to strongly disapprove of (something)
de·ploredde·plor·ing
Full Definition of DEPLORE
transitive verb
1
a : to feel or express grief for b : to regret strongly
2
: to consider unfortunate or deserving of deprecation <many critics deplore his methods>
— de·plor·er \-ˈplȯr-ər\ noun
— de·plor·ing·ly \-iŋ-lē\ adverb
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Origin of DEPLORE
Middle French or Latin; Middle French deplorer, from Latin deplorare, from de- + plorare to wail
Related to DEPLORE
- Synonyms
- bemoan, bewail, lament, grieve (for), mourn, wail (for)
- Antonyms
- delight, exult (in), glory (in), joy, rejoice (in)
Synonym Discussion of DEPLORE
deplore, lament, bewail, bemoan mean to express grief or sorrow for something. deplore implies regret for the loss or impairment of something of value <deplores the breakdown in family values>. lament implies a profound or demonstrative expression of sorrow <lamenting the loss of their only child>. bewail and bemoan imply sorrow, disappointment, or protest finding outlet in words or cries, bewail commonly suggesting loudness, and bemoan lugubriousness <fans bewailed the defeat> <purists bemoaning the corruption of the language>.
Rhymes with DEPLORE
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DEPLORE Defined for Kids
deplore
verb de·plore \di-ˈplȯr\
de·ploredde·plor·ing
Definition of DEPLORE for Kids
1
: to regret strongly
2
: to disapprove of <Everyone deplored his rude manner.>
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