deplore
/dɪˈplɔː/verb
To strongly disapprove of something and say publicly that it is very wrong.
Example sentences
- “The mayor deplored the violence at Saturday's protest.”
- “Many teachers deplore the use of phones in class.”
- “The report deplores the poor conditions in the city's prisons.”
A formal word used mostly in news, official statements, and serious writing. The related adjective 'deplorable' means shockingly bad.