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Definition of Deplore
1. Verb. Express strong disapproval of. "We deplore the government's treatment of political prisoners"
Generic synonyms: Criticise, Criticize, Knock, Pick Apart
Specialized synonyms: Accurse, Anathematise, Anathematize, Anathemise, Anathemize, Comminate, Execrate
Specialized synonyms: Accurse, Anathematise, Anathematize, Anathemise, Anathemize, Comminate, Execrate
2. Verb. Regret strongly. "They deplore that there was a traffic accident "; "We lamented the loss of benefits"
Exact synonyms: Bemoan, Bewail, Lament
Generic synonyms: Complain, Kick, Kvetch, Plain, Quetch, Sound Off
Derivative terms: Lamentable, Lamenter
Generic synonyms: Complain, Kick, Kvetch, Plain, Quetch, Sound Off
Derivative terms: Lamentable, Lamenter
Definition of Deplore
1. v. t. To feel or to express deep and poignant grief for; to bewail; to lament; to mourn; to sorrow over.
2. v. i. To lament.
Definition of Deplore
1. to regret strongly [v -PLORED, -PLORING, -PLORES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Deplore
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