Denounce 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 7 with antonyms, synonyms, parts of speech and in authentic text for GRE, TOEFL & IELTS candidates
/dɪˈnaʊnts/ (verb)
to criticize someone or something vehemently, censure, deplore, deprecate, condemn, vilify, decry, revile, rail against, malign, reject – to accuse someone publicly, expose, inculpate, point the finger at, betray, blame
The politician took to the stage to denounce the recent acts of corruption within his own party, making it clear that he would not tolerate unethical behavior. His bold speech drew both praise and criticism, as some viewed it as a genuine stand for integrity, while others suspected it was a strategic move to gain public favor. Regardless of motive, his words ignited a nationwide debate about accountability in government.
Antonym: support
Noun: denunciation
Noun: denouncer
Noun: denouncement
