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decry in Dutch

decry in Dutch is laken — decry means to condemn something as being harmful.

decry in Dutch

laken
verb
(transitive) To denounce as harmful.

What does "decry" mean?

  1. verb To condemn something as being harmful.
    "For London, Beeching decries the low fares, resulting in an inability to justify investment in capacity enhancement despite severe overcrowding."
  2. verb To hold something responsible for problems or troubles.
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decry in a sentence

  • For London, Beeching decries the low fares, resulting in an inability to justify investment in capacity enhancement despite severe overcrowding.
  • While decrying bureaucracy and demanding participatory democracy they, themselves, frequently attempt to manipulate the very group of workers, blacks or students on whose behalf they demand participation.

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What is "decry" in Dutch?
"decry" in Dutch is laken. decry means: To condemn something as being harmful.
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