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verb (used with object), -plored, -plor·ing.
1.
to regret deeply or strongly; lament: to deplore the present state of morality.
2.
to disapprove of; censure.
3.
to feel or express deep grief for or in regard to: The class deplored the death of their teacher.
Origin:
1550–60; < Latin dēplōrāre to weep bitterly, complain, equivalent to dē- de- + plōrāre to wail, probably of imitative orig.
1550–60; < Latin dēplōrāre to weep bitterly, complain, equivalent to dē- de- + plōrāre to wail, probably of imitative orig.
Related forms
de·plor·er, noun
de·plor·ing·ly, adverb
un·de·plored, adjective
Synonyms
1. bemoan, bewail. 3. mourn.
1. bemoan, bewail. 3. mourn.
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Deplore
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Example Sentences
- But I also deplore such illegitimate neologisms.
- Scientists deplore the inaccuracies that turn up in many sci-fi novels.
- While still others deplore a lack of emphasis on basic science.
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Word Origin & History
deplore
1550s, from L. deplorare "deplore, bewail," from de- "entirely" + plorare "weep, cry out."
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