Deplore
/dɪˈplɔːr/noun
To express strong disapproval of something.
Did you know?In medieval times, the act of deploring was linked to public mourning rituals, where communities would lament losses and express grief in a ceremonial context.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
deplorare
“to lament or weep over.”
Old French
Old French
deplorer
“to express sorrow or regret.”
14th Century
Middle English
deploren
“to express grief or regret.”
Modern English
English
deplore
“to feel or express strong disapproval or regret.”
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