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      Deplore

      /dɪˈplɔːr/

      Meaning & Definition

      verb
      to express strong disapproval of something.
      The committee deplores the lack of funding for the arts.
      to regret strongly.
      She deplores the loss of her childhood home.
      to express sorrow or lamentation.
      Many deplore the ongoing violence in the region.

      Etymology

      From Latin 'deplorare', meaning 'to cry down, lament'.

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      deplore the consequences:
      To express disapproval of the outcomes of a particular situation.
      deplore a situation:
      To strongly disapprove of and express sorrow regarding a certain circumstance.
      deplore violence:
      To express strong disapproval of violent actions.

      Related Words

      lament
      To express sorrow or regret about something.
      abhor
      To regard with disgust and hatred.
      disapprove
      To have an unfavorable opinion of something.

      Slang Meanings

      Hate it
      I really deplore all this drama in the office, I just hate it.
      Not a fan of
      She deplores the way he handled the situation, she's not a fan of his approach.