Decried: meaning, definitions and examples
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decried
[ dษชหkraษชd ]
express strong disapproval
To decried someone or something means to publicly denounce or criticize it, often in a harsh manner. This term implies a strong condemnation of the subject, usually because of its perceived flaws or wrongdoings. It is often used in political, social, or cultural contexts, where individuals or groups voice their opposition against certain actions, policies, or ideas. Decrying can also seek to raise awareness or motivate change by shedding light on issues that are seen as unjust or harmful.
Synonyms
blame, censure, condemn, criticize, denounce.
Examples of usage
- The organization decried the new policy as discriminatory.
- The activists decried the government's lack of action on climate change.
- Scholarships were decried as insufficient to address educational inequalities.
Translations
Translations of the word "decried" in other languages:
๐ต๐น denunciado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคเคฆเคพ เคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช verurteilt
๐ฎ๐ฉ dikecam
๐บ๐ฆ ะพััะดะถะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ potฤpiony
๐ฏ๐ต ้้ฃใใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉnoncรฉ
๐ช๐ธ denunciado
๐น๐ท kฤฑnanmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๋๋ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏุงู
๐จ๐ฟ odsouzenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ odsรบdenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฐด่ดฃ็
๐ธ๐ฎ obsojen
๐ฎ๐ธ fordรฆmdur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะดัะฐะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qฤฑnanmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ denunciado
Etymology
The word 'decried' originates from the Middle French term 'decrier', which means 'to cry down' or 'to denounce'. This term combines the prefix 'de-' indicating negation or reversal, and 'crier', meaning 'to shout' or 'to proclaim'. The use of 'decry' in English dates back to the early 17th century, where it primarily pertained to the public denunciation or condemnation of objects, practices, or societal issues. Over time, the application of the word has broadened to encompass a range of contexts, particularly in political, moral, and social discussions. The term suggests a vocal outcry against perceived injustices or wrongdoings, calling for attention and action.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,439, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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