| 词汇 | to-be-deplored |
| 释义 | to be deplored collocation formal If you say that something is to be deplored, you think it is very bad or morally unacceptable: All forms of ageism are to be deplored. The public display of such shocking and insensitive pictures is to be deplored. See deplore The attitude of the Minister is to be deplored. Spreading false rumours with the intention of manipulating share prices is to be deplored, and indeed usually illegal. The readiness with which they impute low motives to others is greatly to be deplored. Much as her aggressive tone is to be deplored, she does have a point. Cartels are always to be deplored as anti-competitive. Disapproving & criticizing anathematize animadversion aspersion aw backbite barrel bash belabour boo disapprobation excoriate knock knocker let someone have both barrelsidiom low blow mordacious mordancy pile slam union-basher You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Bad and wrong behaviour |
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