deplore

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass man etwas stark missbilligt oder bedauert.

A verb used to express strong disapproval or regret about something.

1. Strongly disapprove ofC1formal

   To feel or express strong disapproval of something.

   Missbilligen

   • The committee deplores the use of violence in any form.
   • Many citizens deplore the government's decision to cut funding for education.
   • She deplores the lack of respect shown to the elderly.

   Synonymecensurecondemncriticizedecrydenouncedeprecateexecrate

   Antonymeapplaudapprovecommendendorsepraise

2. Regret deeplyC1formal

   To feel or express deep sorrow or regret about something.

   Zutiefst bedauern

   • We deplore the loss of such a talented artist.
   • He deplored the fact that he had wasted so much time.
   • The family deplores the tragic accident that took their loved one.

   Synonymebemoanbewailgrievelamentmournregretrue

   Antonymecelebrateexultrejoice