CEFR C1

denounce

verb

Meaning

To publicly declare to be wrong or evil, usually by speaking out against it.

Examples

The senator was forced to denounce the hate speech that had been spread by his own party.
Many international organizations denounced the human rights violations occurring in the region.

Synonyms: criticize, condemn, censure, castigate

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denounce (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈnaʊns/

Definition

To publicly declare to be wrong or evil, usually by speaking out against it.

Examples

The senator was forced to denounce the hate speech that had been spread by his own party.
Many international organizations denounced the human rights violations occurring in the region.
She denounced the company's unethical practices to the press.

How to Use denounce

denounce as (prepositional phrase): To declare something to be something negative or wrong. — "The critics denounced the film as derivative and uninspired."
denounce someone/something (verb pattern): To publicly criticize or speak out against a person or thing. — "The politician denounced the corruption within the party."

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