denounce
Translation
to denounce, to condemn, to criticize, to accuse
Examples
The group denounced the government's actions.
The group denounced the government's actions.
He was denounced as a traitor.
He was denounced as a traitor.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to publicly state that (sb./sth.) is wrong or evil The group denounced the government's actions.
((sb.)) ((as sth.)) to criticize (sb.) harshly and publicly He was denounced as a traitor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: condemn, criticize, censure, attack; Antonyms: praise, commend, approve
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (down) + 'nuntiare' (to announce). To 'announce down' or publicly condemn.
Memory Tips
To 'de-nounce' is the opposite of to 'a-nnounce' good news; it's to announce something bad about someone.