denunciation Definition
- 1public condemnation or criticism of someone or something, especially by an official body
- 2the action of informing against someone
Using denunciation: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "denunciation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The denunciation of the dictator's regime was heard around the world.
Example
The company issued a denunciation of the employee's behavior.
Example
The politician's denunciation of corruption won him many supporters.
denunciation Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for denunciation
- criticism
- censure
- reproach
- disapproval
- condemnation
Antonyms for denunciation
Phrases with denunciation
self-denunciation
the act of confessing to one's own wrongdoing or guilt
Example
His self-denunciation in court led to a reduced sentence.
denunciation ceremony
a formal event in which someone is publicly condemned or criticized
Example
The denunciation ceremony was held in front of the entire school.
a written statement that formally condemns or criticizes someone or something
Example
The denunciation letter was sent to the company's board of directors.
Origins of denunciation
from Latin 'denuntiationem', meaning 'a threatening, announcement'
Summary: denunciation in Brief
Denunciation [dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən] refers to public condemnation or criticism of someone or something, often by an official body. It can also mean the act of informing against someone. Examples include 'The denunciation of the dictator's regime was heard around the world,' and 'The politician's denunciation of corruption won him many supporters.' Other phrases include 'self-denunciation,' referring to confessing one's own wrongdoing, and 'denunciation letter,' a written statement that formally condemns or criticizes someone or something.
