denounce

[dɪˈnaʊns]

denounce Definition

• 1. publicly declare to be wrong or evil
• 2. inform against someone
• 3. announce the termination of a treaty or agreement

Using denounce: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "denounce" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The organization denounced the government's decision to cut funding for education.

• Example

  He was denounced as a traitor by his former colleagues.

• Example

  She decided to denounce her abusive partner to the authorities.

denounce Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for denounce

• condemn
• criticize
• accuse
• expose
• betray

Antonyms for denounce

• praise
• commend
• approve

Phrases with denounce

• denounce someone to the police

  to inform the police about someone's illegal activities

  Example

  He was denounced to the police by his own brother.

• denounce a treaty

  to publicly declare the termination of a treaty or agreement

  Example

  The president announced that he would denounce the treaty if it was not revised.

• denounce one's faith

  to publicly renounce or reject one's religious beliefs

  Example

  He was threatened with death if he did not denounce his faith.

Origins of denounce

from Old French 'denoncier', from Latin 'denuntiare', from 'de-' (down) + 'nuntiare' (announce)

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Summary: denounce in Brief

To 'denounce' [dɪˈnaʊns] is to publicly declare something or someone as wrong or evil, or to inform against someone. It can also mean to announce the termination of a treaty or agreement. Examples include 'The organization denounced the government's decision to cut funding for education,' and 'She decided to denounce her abusive partner to the authorities.' 'Denounce' is a formal term that can be replaced with 'condemn' or 'criticize,' or informal terms like 'rat on' or 'snitch on.'