Denounce

usgb/dɪˈnaʊns/
verb

To publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

The government was denounced for its unjust policies.
Visual representation of "denounce" - To publicly declare to be wrong or evil

Often appears as...

  • denounce a decision
  • denounce a policy

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Disapproving

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Public Disapproval

Used when publicly expressing strong disapproval, often in a formal setting or in the media.

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The editorial denounced the celebrity's scandalous behavior.
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Moral Standpoint

Highlights the moral perspective of the speaker when criticizing something as wrong or evil.

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Activists denounced the new law as a violation of human rights.
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Strong Emotion

Conveys a sense of anger or urgency in the speaker's condemnation.

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The community denounced the lack of support from the authorities after the disaster.
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