denounce
to publicly condemn as wrong or evil
Word origin: From Latin denuntiare, to announce or proclaim against.
Denounce in a sentence
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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.
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The negotiator's reputation for blank served her well: rivals who tried to outwait her invariably found that she had already anticipated their stalling and arranged a fallback months in advance.
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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