deplore – to say or think that something is very bad

(Pronounced duh-plaw)

To remember the definition of the word deplore, use the following mnemonic:

They destroyed the artefacts when they went exploring (deplore). The locals thought their behaviour was very bad. 

Examples of deplore in a sentence

They all deplore the new manager. 

She didn't think it was possible to deplore someone this much. 

They deplore change of any kind, they want things to remain exactly as they are.