deplore

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer une forte désapprobation ou un profond regret à propos de quelque chose.

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

1. Strongly disapprove ofC1formal

   To feel or express strong disapproval of something.

   Désapprouver fortement

   • 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.

   Synonymescensurecondemncriticizedecrydenouncedeprecateexecrate

   Antonymesapplaudapprovecommendendorsepraise

2. Regret deeplyC1formal

   To feel or express deep sorrow or regret about something.

   déplorer profondément

   • 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.

   Synonymesbemoanbewailgrievelamentmournregretrue

   Antonymescelebrateexultrejoice