1. to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘deplore’

Examples

• She deplores the violence shown on television.
• The mayor deplores the recent vandalism in the park.
• He deplores any form of discrimination in the workplace.
• The teacher deplores students who cheat on exams.
• The organization deplores the government’s new policy.
• She deplores the lack of funding for public schools.