deplore vs criticize

deplore and criticize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
deplore	No	No	Yes	No
criticize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, criticize is a hypernym of deplore; that is, criticize is a word with a broader meaning than deplore:

deplore: express strong condemnation of
criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Other hypernyms of deplore include criticise, knock, pick apart.

deplore (verb)	criticize (verb)
express strong condemnation of	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
regret strongly	act as a critic