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denounce

[dɪˈnaʊns]

denounce Definition

  • 1publicly declare to be wrong or evil
  • 2inform against someone
  • 3announce 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

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Phrases with denounce

  • to inform the police about someone's illegal activities

    Example

    He was denounced to the police by his own brother.

  • 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.

  • 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.'

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