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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Several NGOs have denounced a deterioration in freedom of expression and the press under his rule.

From Barron's

I am thankful Kelly denounced him as a bully.

From Salon

Human Rights Watch also recently called for "the annulment of the unjust sentences", denouncing "unfounded accusations".

From Barron's

He used to present as a staid mainline Episcopalian, but now he denounces that church and speaks of being “mauled by demons.”

From Salon

Mainstream health experts and former CDC officials denounced the change.

From Los Angeles Times