verb

denounce

to denounce, to condemn, to criticize publicly

He denounced the government's actions.

He denounced the government's actions.

She was denounced as a traitor.

She was denounced as a traitor.

((sb./sth.)) to publicly declare to be wrong or evil They denounced the violence.

((sb./sth.)) ((as sth.)) to inform against someone He was denounced as a coward.

Synonyms: condemn, criticize, censure; Antonyms: praise, commend

From Latin 'de-' (down, against) + 'nuntiare' (to announce). Literally 'to announce against' someone or something.

Think of making an 'announcement' that is 'down' on someone, i.e., a public criticism.

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