Deplore - English meaning

dɪˈplɔːr

Deplore – definitions in English dictionary

verb
Feel or express strong disapproval of (something).
Usage examples:
We deplore all violence
Synonims:
AbhorBe shocked byBe offended byBe scandalized byFind unacceptableBe againstFrown onDisapprove ofTake a dim view ofLook askance atTake exception toDetestDespiseExecrateCondemnD

verb
To say or think that something is very bad; condemn
Usage examples:
The editors deplore the lack of attention given to climate change.

verb
To say or think that something is very bad
Usage examples:
We deeply deplore the loss of life., he said that he deplored all violence., to be deplored the att…

Deplore translation into English

Deplore: translate from English into Chinese

痛惜

Deplore: translate from English into Dutch

Betreuren, Bejammeren, Bewenen

Deplore: translate from English into French

Déplorer, Regretter beaucoup

Deplore: translate from English into German

Bedauern

Deplore: translate from English into Hindi

विलाप करना, निंदा करना, खेद प्रकट करना, दुख प्रकट करना, अफ़सोस करना, पछतावा करना, रोना, शोक करना, झिड़की देना, आक्षेप करना, अफसोस करना

Deplore: translate from English into Italian

Deplorare

Deplore: translate from English into Korean

개탄하다, 비탄하다

Deplore: translate from English into Russian

Сожалеть, Оплакивать, Порицать, Считать предосудительным

Deplore: translate from English into Spanish

Deplorar, Lamentar

Word origin

mid 16th century (in the sense ‘weep for, regret deeply’): from French déplorer or Italian deplorare, from Latin deplorare, from de- ‘away, thoroughly’ + plorare ‘bewail’.

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Deplore – similar words

deplorably

dɪˈplɔː.rə.bli

adverb
In a way that is very bad and deserves strong disapproval
Usage examples:
He behaved deplorably., the deplorably low standards of today’s journalists

Deplorably - all meanings in English

deplorable

dɪˈplɔː.rə.bəl

adjective
Deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable.
Usage examples:
Children living in deplorable conditions

adjective
Very bad
Usage examples:
The children were raised in deplorable conditions.

Deplorable - all meanings in English

Deplore synonims

abhor

əˈbhɔːr

verb
Regard with disgust and hatred.
Usage examples:
He abhorred sexism in every form

verb
To hate something or someone
Usage examples:
His opponent abhors the death penalty., she has an abhorrence of violence., his attitude of superio…

verb
To hate a way of behaving or thinking, often because you think it is not moral
Usage examples:
I abhor all forms of racism.

Abhor - all meanings in English

be against

phrasal verb
To be part of a group that opposes/supports a particular idea, plan, or group
Usage examples:
Most of the state democratic party are ranged against the president., she ranged herself with my op…

Be against - all meanings in English

condemn

kənˈdem

verb
Express complete disapproval of; censure.
Usage examples:
Most leaders roundly condemned the attack

verb
To criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons
Usage examples:
The movie was condemned for glorifying violence., those who remember the past are not condemned to …

Condemn - all meanings in English

despise

dɪˈspaɪz

verb
Feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.
Usage examples:
He despised himself for being selfish

verb
To feel a strong dislike for someone or something because you think that that person or thing is bad or has no value
Usage examples:
The two groups despise each other., despise someone/yourself for something she despised him for the…

Despise - all meanings in English

detest

dɪˈtest

verb
Dislike intensely.
Usage examples:
She really did detest his mockery

verb
To hate someone or something very much
Usage examples:
I detest any kind of cruelty., [ + -ing verb ] i detest having to get up when it's dark outside., h…

Detest - all meanings in English

execrate

ˈek.sɪ.kreɪt

verb
Feel or express great loathing for.
Usage examples:
They were execrated as dangerous and corrupt

verb
To have or show feelings of hate towards someone or something
Usage examples:
I execrate any policy that interferes with the rights and freedoms of others.

Execrate - all meanings in English

frown on

phrasal verb
Look disapprovingly upon

phrasal verb
To disapprove of something
Usage examples:
Smoking is frowned upon in many societies.

Frown on - all meanings in English

take a dim view of

idiom
To disapprove of something
Usage examples:
Most bosses take a dim view of long lunches.

Take a dim view of - all meanings in English

take exception to

phrase
To be offended or made angry by something or someone
Usage examples:
Why did you take exception to what he said? he was only joking., he took exception to criticism abo…

Take exception to - all meanings in English

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