Denote vs Deplore - What's the difference?

In transitive terms the difference between denote and deplore

is that denote is to refer to literally; to convey meaning while deplore is to condemn; to express strong disapproval of.

(denot)

To indicate; to mark.

The yellow blazes denote the trail.

To make overt.

The tears denoted her true feelings.

To refer to literally; to convey meaning.

"Pre-" denotes "before."

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(deplor)

To bewail; to weep bitterly over; to feel sorrow for.

I deplore my neighbour for having lost his job.

The UNHCR deplores the recent events in Sudan.

I deplore not having listened to your advice.

To condemn; to express strong disapproval of.

I deplore how you treated him at the party.

Many people deplore the actions of a corrupt government.

(obsolete) To regard as hopeless; to give up.

(Francis Bacon)

* bewail * condemn

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