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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Defenders of the asylum system denounced the decision.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 10, 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

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday denounced the "appalling treatment" of activists aboard the Gaza-bound aid flotilla as "unacceptable," in a call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, according to a statement.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Mama denounced Chester as a money eater and said further that she suspected him of inviting mice and other unsavory characters into the newsstand at night.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden