deplore
[ dih-plawr, -plohr ]
verb (used with object),de·plored, de·plor·ing.
to regret deeply or strongly; lament: to deplore the present state of morality.
to disapprove of; censure.
to feel or express deep grief for or in regard to: The class deplored the death of their teacher.
Origin of deplore
1First 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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British Dictionary definitions for deplore
deplore
/ (dɪˈplɔː) /
verb(tr)
to express or feel sorrow about; lament; regret
to express or feel strong disapproval of; censure
Origin of deplore
1C16: 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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