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

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

During his visit, the US-born leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics has denounced polarisation and called for "patient dialogue" instead of war and rearmament.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

European officials denounced the incident, but don’t be surprised if there are more.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Local attorney Vanessa Valdez denounced Ramirez’s arrest at an Oxnard City Council meeting the next day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Yet many scholars denounced Gallup as a crackpot, and she wanted to prove them wrong.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield