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to deplore
01
to openly and strongly disapprove or condemn something
Transitive: to deplore sth
Examples
The city council deplored the rise in vandalism and called for community intervention.
02
to feel deep and sincere regret or sadness about a situation, event, or outcome
Transitive: to deplore an action or situation
Examples
After the heated argument, he deplored not choosing his words more carefully.
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