deplore | Definition of deplore

Synonyms and Antonyms of deplore

1 to feel or express sorrow for

a statement from the bishops deploring the loss of life in the war overseas

Synonyms of deplore

bemoan, bewail, grieve (for), lament, mourn, wail (for)

Words Related to deplore

cry (for), keen, moan, weep

bawl, blubber, sob

agonize, bleed, hurt, sorrow, suffer

Near Antonyms of deplore

beam, cheer, grin, laugh, smile

Antonyms of deplore

delight, exult (in), glory (in), joy, rejoice (in)

2 to feel sorry or dissatisfied about

deplored the fact that his guests were seeing his apartment at its messiest

Synonyms of deplore

bemoan, lament, regret, repent, rue

Words Related to deplore

ache (for), bewail, grieve (for), mourn, sorrow (for)

Near Antonyms of deplore

delight (in), enjoy, relish, revel (in), savor (also savour)