 deplore |
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| 1. | [ verb ] express strong disapproval of | |
| Examples: | "We deplore the government's treatment of political prisoners" |
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| Related terms: | criticize execrate | |
| 2. | [ verb ] regret strongly | |
| Synonyms: | bemoan bewail regret lament | |
| Examples: | "I deplore this hostile action" "we lamented the loss of benefits" |
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| Related terms: | complain mourner | |
| Similar spelling: |
deplorable deplorably deflower |
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