deplore

Verb
  1. Express strong disapproval of (synset 200827994)
    "We deplore the government's treatment of political prisoners"
    is a type of: criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
    subtypes: accurse, anathematise, anathematize, anathemise, anathemize, comminate, execrate - curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment
  2. Regret strongly (synset 200913303)
    "I deplore this hostile action"; "we lamented the loss of benefits"
    is a type of: complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off - express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
    same as: bemoan, bewail, lament

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