ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary Builder›Words›D›denounce
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denounce
to publicly criticize or condemn something as wrong
Synonyms
- condemn
- decry
- censure
Antonyms
- praise
- endorse
denounce in a sentence
Community leaders gathered to denounce the unfair new policy.
The columnist wrote an entire article to denounce the company's harmful practices.
Where it comes from
From Latin denuntiare 'to announce, proclaim'
Memory hook
DE-NOUNCE — you ANNOUNCE loudly and publicly that something is wrong.
Word parts
- de — opposite, reverse
denounce: de- (down, against) + nounce (announce, from nuntiare)
Read it in context
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