Deplore - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dɪˈplɔːr|  American pronunciation of the word deplore
Brit.  |dɪˈplɔː|  British pronunciation of the word deplore

verb

- express strong disapproval of
We deplore the government's treatment of political prisoners
- regret strongly (syn: bemoan, bewail, lament)
I deplore this hostile action

Extra examples

We deplore the development of nuclear weapons.

Many people deplored the change.

Although deplored by many, her decisions have greatly benefited the company.

We deplore the government's treatment of political prisoners

I deplore this hostile action

This is precisely the kind of sensational attitude I most deplore.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: deplore
he/she/it: deplores
present participle: deploring
past tense: deplored
past participle: deplored
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