decry in German
decry in German is herabsetzen, in Verruf bringen, schlechtmachen — decry means to condemn something as being harmful.
decry in German
herabsetzen
(transitive) To denounce as harmful.
in Verruf bringen
(transitive) To denounce as harmful.
schlechtmachen
(transitive) To denounce as harmful.
verschreien
(transitive) To blame for ills.
What does "decry" mean?
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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."
- 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 German?
"decry" in German is herabsetzen, in Verruf bringen, schlechtmachen. decry means: To condemn something as being harmful.
Are there other ways to say "decry" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "decry": herabsetzen, in Verruf bringen, schlechtmachen, verschreien.
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