deplore

🇺🇸 /dɪˈplɔːr/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈplɔː(r)/
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verb
R

to strongly disapprove of something bad

We deplore the use of violence in any situation.

translation

v. to strongly disapprove of something bad

Word Forms

3rd Present deplores
Past deplored
Perfect deplored
Progressive deploring