denounced

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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Kyiv's Metropolitan Epiphanius also denounced the attack as a "crime against humanity, history and Christianity."

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

In contrast, Pope Leo XIV has denounced war, especially unprovoked wars.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"Many of those demonstrating fled from precisely the same issues now being denounced in the public square," Minxhozi said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

North Korea once denounced the controversial weapon, but now considers it vital to its strategic-missile arsenal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

He summarily rejected their offer to become the American Caesar and denounced the entire scheme as treason to the cause for which they had fought.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis