Decry: meaning, definitions and examples

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decry

 

[ dษชหˆkraษช ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

public criticism

To decry means to publicly denounce or criticize something. It often involves expressing strong disapproval or condemnation, particularly in a social or political context. The term emphasizes the act of openly stating that something is wrong or should be rejected.

Synonyms

censure, condemn, criticize, denounce, disparage

Examples of usage

  • Activists decry the new policy as unjust.
  • The article decries the effects of climate change on wildlife.
  • She decried the increase in pollution levels.
  • Many scholars decry the misinformation spread online.

Translations

Translations of the word "decry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น denunciar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเค‚เคฆเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verurteilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengutuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพััƒะดะถัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ potฤ™piaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ž้›ฃใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉnoncer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ denunciar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑnamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋‚œํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฏูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odsoudit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odsรบdiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐด่ดฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obsojiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fordรฆma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนั‹ะฟั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑnamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ denunciar

Etymology

The word 'decry' originates from the late 17th century, derived from the French 'dรฉcrier', which means 'to cry down' or 'to denounce'. It combines 'de-', a prefix suggesting negation or removal, with 'crier', which relates to the act of proclaiming or announcing. The usage of 'decry' in English became increasingly common during the 18th century, particularly in legal and political discourse. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a broader range of public denunciations, often relating to moral or ethical issues. The word reflects a societal tendency to challenge and criticize injustices, making it a powerful term in contemporary discussions about social change.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,166, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.