deplore

[ dih-plawr, -plohr ]
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verb (used with object),de·plored, de·plor·ing.
  1. to regret deeply or strongly; lament: to deplore the present state of morality.

  2. to disapprove of; censure.

  1. to feel or express deep grief for or in regard to: The class deplored the death of their teacher.

Origin of deplore

1
First recorded in 1550–60; from Latin dēplōrāre “to weep bitterly, complain,” equivalent to dē- + plōrāre “to wail”; see origin at de-

Other words for deplore

Other words from deplore

  • dep·lo·ra·tion [dep-luh-rey-shuhn, dee-pluh-], /ˌdɛp ləˈreɪ ʃən, ˌdi plə-/, noun
  • de·plor·er, noun
  • de·plor·ing·ly, adverb
  • un·de·plored, adjective

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How to use deplore in a sentence

  • He regretted and deplored the magnanimity of his Emperor in giving to his people, so soon, a modern constitution.

    The Dragon Painter | Mary McNeil Fenollosa
  • Now, it was not thus under the new reign, and the chief of police sincerely deplored it.

    Michael Strogoff | Jules Verne
  • This addition was greatly deplored, both by the Governor and the press.

  • Eating between meals is deplored and is referred to as "piecing."

    Jane Journeys On | Ruth Comfort Mitchell
  • They solemnly shook their heads and deplored the doom of the mail-coach.

    The Story of the Cambrian | C. P. Gasquoine

British Dictionary definitions for deplore

deplore

/ (dɪˈplɔː) /


verb(tr)
  1. to express or feel sorrow about; lament; regret

  2. to express or feel strong disapproval of; censure

Origin of deplore

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C16: from Old French deplorer, from Latin dēplōrāre to weep bitterly, from plōrāre to weep, lament

Derived forms of deplore

  • deplorer, noun
  • deploringly, adverb

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