angeprangert
Translation
denounced, condemned, pilloried
Examples
Die Korruption wurde öffentlich angeprangert.
The corruption was publicly denounced.
Der angeprangerte Politiker musste zurücktreten.
The denounced politician had to resign.
Grammar Patterns
[sth./sb.] is denounced sth./sb. is publicly denounced The injustice was angeprangert by the media.
Similar Words
Synonyms: denunziert, kritisiert, verurteilt; Antonyms: gelobt, gepriesen
Etymology
From the prefix an- (on) and the noun der Pranger (the pillory). It literally means 'to put on the pillory', a historical form of public punishment and humiliation.
Memory Tips
Visualize someone being put 'an' (on) a 'Pranger' (pillory) for public shaming. This strong image helps remember the meaning of 'denounced'.