denounce — 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/
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
The mayor publicly denounced corruption during the press conference.
The organization denounced violence and called for peace. (📢 Publicly + ❌ Condemn → Denounce)
The journalist denounced corruption, exposed the truth, and helped bring justice.
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🎤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).
Breakdown
de- (down, away) + nounce (from Latin nuntiare, to announce) = denounce (to publicly declare or announce against)
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🔗Collocations
📝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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