Definition of
Deplore
- (verb, communication) express strong disapproval of
- (verb, communication) regret strongly
we lamented the loss of benefits
via WordNet, Princeton University
Alternate forms of Deplore
Hyponyms: accurse, anathematise, anathematize, anathemise, anathemize, comminate, execrate
Hypernyms: complain, criticise, criticize, kick, knock, kvetch, pick apart, plain, quetch, sound off
Origin of the word Deplore
- 1550s, from L. deplorare "deplore, bewail," from de- "entirely" + plorare "weep, cry out." more
via Online Etymology Dictionary, ©2001 Douglas Harper