Denounced: meaning, definitions and examples

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denounced

 

[ dษชหˆnaสŠnst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

public criticism

To denounce is to publicly declare someone or something to be wrong or evil. It often implies a strong condemnation and can occur in a legal, political, or social context.

Synonyms

censure, condemn, criticize, rebuke.

Examples of usage

  • The organization denounced the government's actions.
  • He denounced the fraudulent practices of the company.
  • Critics denounced the film for its lack of originality.

Translations

Translations of the word "denounced" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น denunciado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‹เคทเคฟเคค เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช angeprangert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dihentikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพััƒะดะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdenuncjowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ž้›ฃใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉnoncรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ denunciado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ihbar edilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋‚œ๋ฐ›์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฏูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odsouzenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odsรบdenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‡ๆŽง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obtoลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฆmdur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนั‹ะฟั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ittiham olunmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ denunciado

Etymology

The word 'denounce' comes from the Latin 'denuntiare', which means 'to announce or proclaim'. The prefix 'de-' implies removal or opposition, while 'nuntiare' relates to announcing or declaring. The term has evolved through Old French 'denoncer' before entering Middle English. Its usage in political and social contexts has grown, especially in the realms of human rights and legal discourse, where public denouncements of injustice are critical for social accountability. The act of denouncing often carries significant moral weight, drawing attention to actions deemed harmful or unfair, and has been used by activists, politicians, and public figures alike throughout history to call for change and awareness.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,425 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.