Deplore: meaning, definitions and examples
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deplore
[ dษชหplษหr ]
express strong disapproval
To deplore something is to strongly disapprove of it and consider it to be wrong or immoral. It implies a sense of sorrow or regret for the situation. People deplore actions, decisions, events, or situations that they find unacceptable or reprehensible.
Synonyms
condemn, criticize, denounce, disapprove.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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deplore |
This word is used to express strong disapproval or regret, often in a moral or ethical context.
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condemn |
Use this word when expressing a formal and strong disapproval, especially in an official or authoritative context.
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disapprove |
Use this word when expressing an unfavorable opinion about something in a less intense or formal way.
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denounce |
This word is appropriate when publicly declaring someone or something to be wrong or evil, often in a very strong and explicit way.
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criticize |
This word is used to express disapproval by pointing out the faults or shortcomings in someone or something. It can be either constructive or negative.
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Examples of usage
- I deplore the violence that has erupted in the city.
- She deplored the government's decision to cut funding for education.
- The international community deplored the use of chemical weapons in the conflict.
express grief or regret
To deplore something can also mean to express grief or regret about it. This usage is more emotional and focuses on feelings of sadness or sorrow rather than disapproval. It is often used in literary or formal contexts.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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deplore |
This word is often used in formal settings to express strong disapproval or condemnation, especially for actions or events that are seen as wrong or harmful.
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grieve |
This word is used to describe deep sorrow or sadness, especially after someone has died or after a significant loss.
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lament |
This word is often used in more literary or poetic contexts to express sorrow, regret, or mourning loudly or publicly. It can also imply a sense of longing for what is lost.
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sorrow |
This word describes a feeling of deep distress or sadness caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortunes suffered by oneself or others.
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Examples of usage
- He deplored the loss of his friend in the accident.
- She deplored the destruction caused by the natural disaster.
Translations
Translations of the word "deplore" in other languages:
๐ต๐น deplorar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคเคฆเคพ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช bedauern
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyesalkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐััะดะถัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ubolewaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้้ฃใใ (hinansuru)
๐ซ๐ท dรฉplorer
๐ช๐ธ deplorar
๐น๐ท kฤฑnamak
๐ฐ๐ท ํํํ๋ค (hantanhada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุชููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ litovat
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤพutovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฐด่ดฃ (qiวnzรฉ)
๐ธ๐ฎ obลพalovati
๐ฎ๐ธ harma
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉะบัะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษษssรผflษnmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ deplorar
Etymology
The word 'deplore' comes from the Latin word 'deplorare', which means 'to weep bitterly' or 'to lament'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'deplore' has come to be used to express strong disapproval or condemnation as well as deep sorrow or regret.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,954, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17951 whosoever
- 17952 sympathetically
- 17953 irrevocably
- 17954 deplore
- 17955 loo
- 17956 dissension
- 17957 fallacious
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