to regret deeply or strongly; lament

to deplore the present state of morality.

to disapprove of; censure.

to feel or express deep grief for or in regard to

The class deplored the death of their teacher.

verb

approve , be happy , delight , praise , rejoice , revel

verb

abhor , be against , bemoan , bewail , carry on , censure , complain , cry , denounce , deprecate , disapprove of , eat one’s heart out , grieve for , hate , hurt , lament , moan , mourn , object to , repent , rue , sing the blues , sorrow over , take on , weep , condemn , reprehend , reprobate , disapprove , grieve , regret , wail