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Denouncement: meaning, definitions and examples

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denouncement

 

[ dษชหˆnaสŠnsmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

formal proclamation

Denouncement refers to the act of publicly declaring someone or something as wrong or evil. This is often done with the intention of holding the accused accountable for their actions, signaling the transgressions to a wider audience. Denouncements can occur in various contexts, such as political, social, or personal arenas. The term carries a significant weight, as it implies not only criticism but also a call for action or change to address the highlighted issues.

Synonyms

censure, condemnation, criticism, denial, rebuke.

Examples of usage

  • The denouncement of corruption in the government was widely reported.
  • Her denouncement of the company's unethical practices led to a major investigation.
  • The activist's denouncement of climate inaction sparked widespread protests.

Translations

Translations of the word "denouncement" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น denรบncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‹เคทเคพเคฐเฅ‹เคชเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verurteilung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengaduan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพััƒะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oskarลผenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘Š็™บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉnonciation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ denuncia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ihbar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฏุงู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oznรกmฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oznรกmenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽงๅ‘Š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obtoลพba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tilkynning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนั‹ะฟั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ittiham

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ denuncia

Etymology

The word 'denouncement' traces its origins to the Latin word 'denuntiatio', which means a proclamation or declaration. This term is formed from 'de-' meaning 'down' or 'away' and 'nuntiare' meaning 'to announce'. 'Denouncement' entered into the English language around the early 19th century, retaining its implications of declaring something officially, often with a negative connotation. Over time, the word has been used in various contexts, particularly in political discourse and social movements, where public figures are called out for their actions or policies. The act of denouncing has roots in the long-standing tradition of accountability, where society expects individuals and institutions to answer for wrongdoing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,095, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.