Definitions

decry

[dih-krahy] / dɪˈkraɪ /

VERB

criticize, blame

Synonyms

STRONGEST

belittle condemn denounce minimize

STRONG

abuse asperse calumniate censure defame depreciate derogate detract devalue diminish discount discredit disgrace disparage downgrade hit knock lower malign pan rap reprehend reprobate slam traduce underestimate underrate undervalue vilify

WEAK

bad-mouth cry down do a number on dump on mark down opprobriate poor-mouth put down rail against run down take swipe at throw stones at write off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve praise

STRONG

commend compliment esteem exaggerate exalt flatter honor increase laud overestimate overrate overvalue raise respect sanction

WEAK

applaud

Example Sentences

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A scoop’s a scoop, a story’s a story, none can decry it.

From The Wall Street Journal

The conglomerates will decry government overreach and point to their investments in content and job creation.

From MarketWatch

Other analysts decried the trend of Japanese governments using out-of-cycle budgets.

From The Wall Street Journal

While decrying China’s trade practices, it also signals its hopes for a “mutually advantageous economic relationship with China.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Many scientists and public-health experts have decried the new direction of the committee, saying it can no longer be trusted.

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