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- [dih-plawr, -plohr]
- /dɪˈplɔr, -ˈploʊr/
- /dɪˈplɔːr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-plawr, -plohr]
- /dɪˈplɔr, -ˈploʊr/
Definitions of deplore word
- verb deplore If you say that you deplore something, you think it is very wrong or immoral. 3
- verb deplore to express or feel sorrow about; lament; regret 3
- verb deplore to express or feel strong disapproval of; censure 3
- verb transitive deplore to be regretful or sorry about; lament 3
- verb transitive deplore to regard as unfortunate or wretched 3
- verb transitive deplore to condemn as wrong; disapprove of 3
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Origin of deplore
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Latin dēplōrāre to weep bitterly, complain, equivalent to dē- de- + plōrāre to wail, probably of imitative orig.
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Parts of speech for Deplore
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deplore popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deplore
verb deplore
- lament — to feel or express sorrow or regret for: to lament his absence.
- denounce — If you denounce a person or an action, you criticize them severely and publicly because you feel strongly that they are wrong or evil.
- complain — to make an accusation; bring a formal charge
- bemoan — If you bemoan something, you express sorrow or dissatisfaction about it.
- abhor — If you abhor something, you hate it very much, especially for moral reasons.
noun deplore
- clean out — If you clean out something such as a cupboard, room, or container, you take everything out of it and clean the inside of it thoroughly.
- dilapidate — to cause or allow (a building, automobile, etc.) to fall into a state of disrepair, as by misuse or neglect (often used passively): The house had been dilapidated by neglect.
- use up — to employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of: to use a knife.
- lay waste — to consume, spend, or employ uselessly or without adequate return; use to no avail or profit; squander: to waste money; to waste words.
- wrecker — a person or thing that wrecks.
Antonyms for deplore
verb deplore
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
- rejoice — to be glad; take delight (often followed by in): to rejoice in another's happiness.
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