denounce

Example Sentences

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The first US-born pope has become a vocal critic of the Iran war, and has used recent public addresses to denounce global conflicts and urge de-escalation.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Before Putin confidant Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group turned against Mr. Putin in their infamous mutiny of June 2023, Prigozhin took to Telegram to denounce Russia’s generals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

And artists used their acceptance speeches and platforms to denounce immigration raids.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Minnesotans have been braving the below-freezing cold to show up for protests and denounce the violence in their communities for weeks.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2026

“If you were going to denounce Mr. Johnson, like,” Malcolm said, naming a teacher whose pious fervor made him the least likely candidate, “who would you tell?”

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman