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English verb: deplore

1. deplore (communication) express strong disapproval of


SamplesWe deplore the government's treatment of political prisoners.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart


Narrower (hyponym)accurse, anathematise, anathematize, anathemise, anathemize, comminate, execrate

2. deplore (communication) regret strongly


SamplesI deplore this hostile action.
We lamented the loss of benefits.


ExamplesThey deplore that there was a traffic accident


Synonymsbemoan, bewail, lament


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off









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