Deplore and Grieve

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Deplore

Deplore verb - To feel or express sorrow for.

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

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Grieve is a synonym for deplore in rue topic. In some cases you can use "Grieve" instead a verb "Deplore", when it comes to topics like lament, mourn, bemoan, be sorry.

Grieve

Grieve verb - To feel deep sadness or mental pain.

Usage example: we all grieved over the lost cat

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Deplore is a synonym for grieve in mourn topic. You can use "Deplore" instead a verb "Grieve", if it concerns topics such as rue, bemoan, be sorry.

Nearby Words: grievous, grievance, grief, grieving

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