deplore deplore /dɪˈplɔr/
verb
-
()
Express strong disapproval of
(
deplore
)
express strong disapproval of
We deplore the government's treatment of political prisoners
We deplore the government's treatment of political prisoners
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Regret strongly
(
deplore
, lament
, bewail
, bemoan
)
regret strongly
I deplore this hostile action
I deplore this hostile action
We lamented the loss of benefits
we lamented the loss of benefits