deplore
/dɪˈplɔːr/
de · plore
dɪ · ˈplɔːr
English Definition
v. strongly disapprove of
Significado en Español
deplorar, lamentar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lên án, than thở
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Example Sentence
They deplore violence of any sort.
他们痛斥一切暴力。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
deplore(regret, condemn).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “deplore”?
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A
admire
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B
regret
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C
ignore
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D
support
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B — regret.
“deplore” means v. strongly disapprove of
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Most decent people ______ the cruel treatment of helpless prisoners.
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A
praise
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B
deplore
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C
admire
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D
celebrate
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B — deplore.
“deplore” means v. strongly disapprove of
Common questions about “deplore”
What does “deplore” mean?
deplore — v. strongly disapprove of. In Chinese: 谴责，悲叹.
How do you pronounce “deplore”?
deplore is pronounced /dɪˈplɔːr/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · plore.
How do you use “deplore” in a sentence?
They deplore violence of any sort. (他们痛斥一切暴力。)
What are synonyms for “deplore”?
condemn, regret — all close in meaning to deplore (v. strongly disapprove of).
Is “deplore” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. deplore appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “deplore”?
deplore(regret, condemn).
