deplore
1 of 1verb/ˈdɪp.lɔr/
Forms:deplores,deploring,deplored,deplored
1
to openly and strongly disapprove or condemn something
transitive- The city council deplored the rise in vandalism and called for community intervention.
- The international community deplored the government's decision to restrict freedom of the press.
- She deplored the use of violence as a solution to conflicts.
- They deplored the lack of action in addressing climate change.
- The community deplored the destruction of the local park and rallied to save it.
2
to feel deep and sincere regret or sadness about a situation, event, or outcome
transitive- After the heated argument, he deplored not choosing his words more carefully.
- She deplored the missed opportunity to study abroad during her college years.
- She deplored her past actions and wished she could go back and make different choices.
- She deplored the way the project was handled, feeling it could have been done better.
- He deplored the unfair decision, feeling it was unjust and wrong.