Denounce: meaning, definitions and examples

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denounce

[ dɪˈnaʊns ]

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politics

Publicly declare to be wrong or evil. Condemn openly and formally.

Synonyms

condemn, criticize, disapprove

Examples of usage

She denounced the government's policy on immigration.
The opposition party denounced the new law as unconstitutional.

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crime

Inform against someone; give evidence of someone's guilt.

Synonyms

accuse, betray, report

Examples of usage

He was denounced to the police by an anonymous tip.
The witness was afraid to denounce the criminal in court.

Translations

Translations of the word "denounce" in other languages:

🇵🇹 denunciar

🇮🇳 निंदा करना

🇩🇪 verurteilen

🇮🇩 mengecam

🇺🇦 засуджувати

🇵🇱 potępiać

🇯🇵 非難する (ひなんする)

🇫🇷 dénoncer

🇪🇸 denunciar

🇹🇷 kınamak

🇰🇷 비난하다

🇸🇦 شجب

🇨🇿 odsoudit

🇸🇰 odsúdiť

🇨🇳 谴责 (qiǎnzé)

🇸🇮 obsoditi

🇮🇸 fordæma

🇰🇿 айыптау

🇬🇪 გააკრიტიკება

🇦🇿 ittiham etmək

🇲🇽 denunciar

Word origin

The word 'denounce' originated from the Latin word 'denuntiare', which means 'to announce'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Throughout history, 'denounce' has been used to publicly condemn or inform against someone or something, often in a formal or official manner.