Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb deplore

2 senses of deplore

Sense 1
deplore -- (express strong disapproval of; "We deplore the government's treatment of political prisoners")
       => knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart -- (find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free")

Sense 2
deplore, lament, bewail, bemoan -- (regret strongly; "I deplore this hostile action"; "we lamented the loss of benefits")
       => complain, kick, plain, sound off, quetch, kvetch -- (express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about")