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deplore

/dɪˈplɔː/

/dɪˈplɔr/

deploreverb

deplored

Past Simple

deplored

Past Participle

deploring

Gerund

/dɪˈplɔː/

/dɪˈplɔr/

Translations

I deeply deplore the loss of innocent lives in the conflict.

Я глубоко сожалею о потере невинных жизней в конфликте.

Many people deplore the use of violence in protests.

Многие люди осуждают использование насилия на протестах.

Additional translations

Definitions

To feel or express strong disapproval of something.

Many people deplore the lack of attention given to environmental issues.

To regret deeply or strongly; lament.

She deplored the loss of her childhood home to the new development.

Synonyms

Antonyms

deplorepast participle

Definitions

Subject to strong disapproval or regret.

The treaty resulted in the widely deplored loss of autonomy.

deploregerund / present participle

Definitions

Expressing strong disapproval or regret.

There was a deploring tone in his voice when he spoke of the scandal.