denounce (디-나운스 (강세: 나운스)) — to publicly declare to be wrong or evil; to criticize harshly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to publicly declare to be wrong or evil; to criticize harshly
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈnaʊns/
Korean meaning: 공개적으로 비난하다, 규탄하다
Korean pronunciation: 디-나운스 (강세: 나운스)
Example Sentences
- The food critic denounced the restaurant's pizza as 'a crime against Italian cuisine.'
- My cat seems to denounce my cooking skills every time I open a can of tuna.
- The environmental group denounced the company's pollution practices.
denounce
VERB//dɪˈnaʊns//
to publicly declare to be wrong or evil; to criticize harshly
Publicly condemning wrongdoing
The announce-r publicly denounces with dramatic flair!
First announce your plans, then denounce and pronounce their wrongs!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'denouncer', derived from Latin 'denuntiare', combining the prefix 'de-' (down, away) with 'nuntiare' (to announce or report), ultimately from 'nuntius' (messenger).
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📝Examples
“The food critic denounced the restaurant's pizza as 'a crime against Italian cuisine.'”
“My cat seems to denounce my cooking skills every time I open a can of tuna.”
“The environmental group denounced the company's pollution practices.”
“He was quick to denounce his brother's terrible fashion choices at the wedding.”
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