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Deplore (Verb)

Regret strongly; "I deplore this hostile action"; "we lamented the loss of benefits".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The government officials publicly deplore the violent protest that led to major property damage and loss of life.
We deplore the racist and discriminatory comments made by the city councilor and demand an immediate apology.
The international community deplores the ongoing human rights abuse in the war-torn country and demands accountability.
She deeply deplores her past mistakes and is now actively working to make amends with those affected.
The board members collectively deplore the cutbacks in funding for public education, citing the devastating impact on underprivileged students.

Express strong disapproval of; "We deplore the government's treatment of political prisoners".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The humanitarian organization deplores the use of child soldiers in the conflict.
Many citizens deplore the new law restricting freedom of speech.
The rights group deplores the government's handling of the asylum seeker case.
The global community deplores the intentional destruction of cultural heritage sites.
The family and friends of the victim deplore the lack of justice and accountability in the trial.