DEPLORE


Meaning of DEPLORE in English

[ dɪ'plɔ: ]

■ verb feel or express strong disapproval of.

Derivatives

deploring adjective

deploringly adverb

Origin

C16 (in the sense 'weep for, regret deeply'): from Fr. déplorer or Ital. deplorare , from L. deplorare , from de- 'away, thoroughly' + plorare 'bewail'.

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