English-German translations for deplore

• bedauern
  Das Wort "bedauern" ist stark. The word 'deplores' is strong.
  Ich würde es übrigens bedauern, wenn ein Mitgliedstaat ein solches Verbot ausspräche. Indeed I would deplore such a ban by any Member State.
  Bedauern und verurteilen genügt nicht. To deplore and condemn is not enough.

Definition of deplore

• To bewail; to weep bitterly over; to feel sorrow for
• To condemn; to express strong disapproval of
• To regard as hopeless; to give up

Examples

• I deplore my neighbour for having lost his job.
• The UNHCR deplores the recent events in Sudan.
• I deplore not having listened to your advice.
• I deplore how you treated him at the party.
• Many people deplore the actions of the corrupt government.

Related words

• deplorable
• deploration
• deplorably