denounce
to publicly condemn as wrong or evil
Word origin: From Latin denuntiare, to announce or proclaim against.
Denounce in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing denounce in a sentence.
Religious leaders denounced the violence in the strongest terms.
Religious and civic leaders alike rose to denounce the attack as an affront to the entire community.
Using “denounce” well
Denounce means to condemn publicly and emphatically, pairing with condemn and decry. It implies a formal or public act of accusation, not a private complaint.
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