deplore

Meanings

• verb

  express deep regret or disappointment about something

  - "He deplored the fact that he had to work on weekends."
  - "She deplored the use of violence in resolving conflicts."

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Synonyms

bewail , condemn

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deplore
implore , explore , boresore , moanore

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Variants

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deplore , deplored , deplorer , deplorers , deplores , deploring , deploringly

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Etymology

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originally meant 'to heap up, pile up' in Middle English, later came to mean 'to express deep regret or disapproval'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'deplore' is derived from the Old French word 'deplorer' which means 'to heap up, pile up'.

2. The term 'deplore' is often used in political contexts to express strong disapproval or criticism.

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Related Concepts

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1. lament: An expression of deep sadness, regret, or grief.

2. regret: A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'deplore' has been used to express deep sadness or disappointment. For instance, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia deplores the death of her father.

How to Memorize "deplore"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize piling up feelings of regret or disappointment when using the word 'deplore'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deplore' with deep sadness, regret, or disappointment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'DEPL' as an acronym for 'Deeply Express Painful Longing'.

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