denounce

[dih-nouns] / dɪˈnaʊns /

VERB

condemn, attack

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accuse blame boycott brand castigate censure criticize decry excoriate prosecute rebuke revile scold threaten vilify

STRONG

adjudicate arraign blacklist charge damn declaim derogate expose finger impeach implicate impugn incriminate indict knock ostracize proscribe rap rat reprehend reprimand reproach reprobate reprove skin smear stigmatize upbraid vituperate

WEAK

charge with denunciate dress down hang something on inveigh against show up take to task

Antonyms

STRONGEST

applaud approve compliment exalt exculpate exonerate flatter laud praise

STRONG

allow cover free ignore welcome

WEAK

commend

Example Sentences

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But two additional trustees quit the board this week, saying the institution had hesitated to denounce hatred.

From The Wall Street Journal

The third-year receiver apologized in an Instagram post Thursday, and the Rams and NFL released statements denouncing the gesture.

From Los Angeles Times

A former adviser to Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh said Tuesday he will run against him in April elections, denouncing "democratic backsliding" in the small but highly strategic Horn of Africa nation.

From Barron's

Naomi says she hasn't "had any negative experiences" in the Church based on her race, and says the teachings "have been denounced".

From BBC

Caracas swiftly denounced the action, calling it an act of "international piracy".

From BBC

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