Denounce Meaning in English

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Definition

To publicly criticize or accuse someone or something, especially in a strong and clear way, usually due to perceived wrong or evil behavior.

Usage & Nuances

A formal and strong word, often used in news, politics, and law. Common combinations: 'denounce corruption', 'denounce violence'. Not used for mild complaints or personal dislikes. Different from 'announce', which means to make something known.

• Spanish: denunciar - condenar públicamente
• Portuguese (BR): denunciar - condenar publicamente
• Portuguese (PT): denunciar - condenar publicamente
• Chinese (Simplified): 谴责 - 指控
• Chinese (Traditional): 譴責 - 指控
• Hindi: निंदा करना - आरोप लगाना
• Arabic: يدين - يندد
• Bengali: নিন্দা করা - প্রকাশ্যে সমালোচনা করা - অভিযুক্ত করা
• Russian: осуждать - разоблачать - публично обвинять
• Japanese: 非難する - 糾弾する
• Vietnamese: lên án - tố cáo - chỉ trích công khai
• Korean: 비난하다 - 규탄하다 - 공개적으로 고발하다
• Turkish: kınamak - suçlamak (resmî ve güçlü anlamda)
• Urdu: مذمت کرنا - سخت اعتراض کرنا - عوامی طور پر الزام لگانا
• Indonesian: mengecam - mengutuk - memperkarakan

Example Sentences

The politician denounced the new law on television.

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Many groups denounced the company’s unfair practices.

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She denounced the actions of her former friend.

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Several leaders quickly denounced the attack and called for peace.

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Human rights organizations regularly denounce cases of abuse around the world.

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He bravely denounced the corruption in his own department, even at personal risk.

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