denounce
Denounce (verb) means to publicly criticize or condemn someone or something as wrong. Example: “The senator denounced the decision as a betrayal of voters.”
How to use denounce
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo speak out strongly against something, or to formally accuse someone.
Word forms
denounced past tense, denounces singular
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The senator _____ the decision as a betrayal of voters.
Etymology
From Old French denuncier, from Latin dēnūntiō, "to announce or threaten."
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What does “denounce” mean?
The word “denounce” means to publicly criticize or condemn someone or something as wrong. In plain terms, to speak out strongly against something, or to formally accuse someone.
How do you pronounce “denounce”?
“Denounce” is pronounced dee-NOWNS (/diˈnaʊns/ in IPA).
How do you use “denounce” in a sentence?
Here is “denounce” used in a sentence: “The senator denounced the decision as a betrayal of voters.”
What part of speech is “denounce”?
“Denounce” is a verb.
Where does the word “denounce” come from?
The word “denounce” comes from Latin. From Old French denuncier, from Latin dēnūntiō, "to announce or threaten.".
Is “denounce” a common word?
“Denounce” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “denounce” have?
“Denounce” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to publicly criticize or condemn someone or something as wrong.