denounce

verb

de·nounce di-ˈnau̇n(t)s How to pronounce denounce (audio)

dē-

denounced; denouncing

transitive verb

: to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil

they denounced him as a bigot

Others might cry or get bent out of shape when their personal tastes are denounced and ridiculed, but not him …

David Sedaris

archaic

: proclaim

: to announce threateningly

: to inform (see inform sense intransitive 1) against : accuse

was denounced to the authorities

obsolete : portend

: to announce formally the termination of (something, such as a treaty)

denounced the arrangement with their former ally

denouncement

di-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt How to pronounce denounce (audio)

dē-

noun

denouncer noun

Synonyms

anathematize
censure
condemn
damn
decry
execrate
reprehend
reprobate

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Example Sentences

The government called on the group to denounce the use of violence. The film was denounced for the way it portrayed its female characters.

Recent Examples on the Web Democrats are happy to denounce China from afar for mistreating the Uighurs and the eclipse of Hong Kong’s autonomy.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2022 Critics have said that New Delhi must denounce Russia for breaching the territorial sovereignty of another nation.

Umang Poddar, Quartz, 1 Mar. 2022 The combination of seeing rights stripped away on one side and facing declining economic ability on the other has radicalized them and has given struggles over what some people denounce as identity politics a very material force.

Sam Deanstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022 Actors like Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Gene Kelly, and John Huston formed the Committee for the First Amendment and signed a petition to denounce the congressional committee as un-American itself for probing the politics of individual citizens.

Laurie Hays, Fortune, 6 May 2022 The Azov Regiment enhanced its reputation in Ukraine further by its dogged defense of Mariupol since February, drawing further ire from Moscow, which continued to denounce it.

James Marson, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 Take him on, denounce him as unfit for office, all right?

ABC News, 29 May 2022 Democrats blasted Regan, calling on Republicans to denounce him.

Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2022 Her husband fled, possibly fearing Gul might denounce him to the authorities.

Elena Becatoros, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French denuncier to proclaim, from Latin denuntiare, from de- + nuntiare to report — more at announce

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	denouncer
释义	denounce verb de·nounce di-ˈnau̇n(t)s dē- denounced; denouncing transitive verb 1 : to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil they denounced him as a bigot Others might cry or get bent out of shape when their personal tastes are denounced and ridiculed, but not him … David Sedaris 2 archaic a : proclaim b : to announce threateningly 3 : to inform (see inform sense intransitive 1) against : accuse was denounced to the authorities 4 obsolete : portend 5 : to announce formally the termination of (something, such as a treaty) denounced the arrangement with their former ally denouncement di-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt dē- noun denouncer noun Synonyms anathematize censure condemn damn decry execrate reprehend reprobate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The government called on the group to denounce the use of violence. The film was denounced for the way it portrayed its female characters. Recent Examples on the Web Democrats are happy to denounce China from afar for mistreating the Uighurs and the eclipse of Hong Kong’s autonomy. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2022 Critics have said that New Delhi must denounce Russia for breaching the territorial sovereignty of another nation. Umang Poddar, Quartz, 1 Mar. 2022 The combination of seeing rights stripped away on one side and facing declining economic ability on the other has radicalized them and has given struggles over what some people denounce as identity politics a very material force. Sam Deanstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022 Actors like Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Gene Kelly, and John Huston formed the Committee for the First Amendment and signed a petition to denounce the congressional committee as un-American itself for probing the politics of individual citizens. Laurie Hays, Fortune, 6 May 2022 The Azov Regiment enhanced its reputation in Ukraine further by its dogged defense of Mariupol since February, drawing further ire from Moscow, which continued to denounce it. James Marson, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 Take him on, denounce him as unfit for office, all right? ABC News, 29 May 2022 Democrats blasted Regan, calling on Republicans to denounce him. Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2022 Her husband fled, possibly fearing Gul might denounce him to the authorities. Elena Becatoros, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French denuncier to proclaim, from Latin denuntiare, from de- + nuntiare to report — more at announce First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition denounce verb de·nounce di-ˈnau̇ns denounced; denouncing 1 : to point out as wrong or evil : condemn Parents denounced the cuts to the art program. 2 : to inform against : accuse I denounced him as a traitor. denouncer noun as in condemner Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance condemner criticizer censurer castigator faultfinder critic detractor caviler carper denigrator nitpicker derider knocker hypercritic condemnor admonisher disparager decrier quibbler assailant niggler pettifogger attacker reprover caviller railer ranter belittler scold upbraider criticaster crucifier hairsplitter rebuker grumbler haranguer grouser complainer crybaby reproacher griper whiner bellyacher grouch fusser Antonyms & Near Antonyms praiser commender
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denounce

verb

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