deplore

[ dih-plawr, -plohr ]

/ dɪˈplɔr, -ˈploʊr /

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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

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

SYNONYMS FOR deplore

1 bemoan, bewail.

3 mourn.

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OTHER WORDS FROM deplore

dep·lo·ra·tion

[dep-luh-rey-shuhn, dee-pluh-], /ˌdɛp ləˈreɪ ʃən, ˌdi plə-/, nounde·plor·er, nounde·plor·ing·ly, adverbun·de·plored, adjective

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Example sentences from the Web for deplore

Wilde deplored American commercialism and vulgarity, but he admired American simplicity and decency.
Wilde Ride|Anthony Paletta|January 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But the level of anti-American grievance Obama observed and deplored in 2008-2009 has not abated.
Muslims to Obama: No We Won't|David Frum|September 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Alexander McQueen, the fashion designer who committed suicide last week at the age of 40, understood this—and he deplored it.
Alexander McQueen's Demons|Jacob Bernstein|February 16, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The thoughtful Treasurer bet his money and deplored this luck.
Red Men and White|Owen Wister

In what despotic state has the injustice of precipitate decrees ever been thus ingenuously acknowledged and deplored?
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 4 (of 10)|Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
These losses are much to be deplored, sir, but we must look 'em in the face.'
Little Dorrit|Charles Dickens
He deplored the many brave men that were to fall on both sides, and the wounds of his country, whoever might be victorious.
Pinnock's Improved Edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome|Oliver Goldsmith
He had, in 1660, deplored that they had confined themselves to the hanging of ten regicides.
The Man Who Laughs|Victor Hugo

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

Derived forms of deplore

deplorer, noundeploringly, adverb

Word Origin for deplore

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

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单词	deplore
释义	deplore [ dih-plawr, -plohr ] / dɪˈplɔr, -ˈploʊr / SEE SYNONYMS FOR deplore ON THESAURUS.COM 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 First recorded in 1550–60; from Latin dēplōrāre “to weep bitterly, complain,” equivalent to dē- + plōrāre “to wail”; see origin at de- SYNONYMS FOR deplore 1 bemoan, bewail. 3 mourn. SEE SYNONYMS FOR deplore ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM deplore dep·lo·ra·tion [dep-luh-rey-shuhn, dee-pluh-], /ˌdɛp ləˈreɪ ʃən, ˌdi plə-/, nounde·plor·er, nounde·plor·ing·ly, adverbun·de·plored, adjective Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for deplore Wilde deplored American commercialism and vulgarity, but he admired American simplicity and decency. Wilde Ride\|Anthony Paletta\|January 3, 2013\|DAILY BEAST But the level of anti-American grievance Obama observed and deplored in 2008-2009 has not abated. Muslims to Obama: No We Won't\|David Frum\|September 22, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Alexander McQueen, the fashion designer who committed suicide last week at the age of 40, understood this—and he deplored it. Alexander McQueen's Demons\|Jacob Bernstein\|February 16, 2010\|DAILY BEAST The thoughtful Treasurer bet his money and deplored this luck. Red Men and White\|Owen Wister In what despotic state has the injustice of precipitate decrees ever been thus ingenuously acknowledged and deplored? A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 4 (of 10)\|Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire) These losses are much to be deplored, sir, but we must look 'em in the face.' Little Dorrit\|Charles Dickens He deplored the many brave men that were to fall on both sides, and the wounds of his country, whoever might be victorious. Pinnock's Improved Edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome\|Oliver Goldsmith He had, in 1660, deplored that they had confined themselves to the hanging of ten regicides. The Man Who Laughs\|Victor Hugo 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 Derived forms of deplore deplorer, noundeploringly, adverb Word Origin for deplore C16: from Old French deplorer, from Latin dēplōrāre to weep bitterly, from plōrāre to weep, lament Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to deplore lament, denounce, complain, bemoan, mourn, abhor, moan, bewail, deprecate, cry, repent, hurt, censure, weep, hate, rue, carry on, take on, disapprove of, eat one's heart out
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deplore

verb (used with object), de·plored, de·plor·ing.

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verb (tr)

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