denouncing
dɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ
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Definition of denouncing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
public criticismact of publicly criticizing or condemning someone or something
  • The denouncing of the policy caused a public debate.
2.
lawact of making a formal accusation against someone
  • His denouncing of the official led to an investigation.
3.
ending agreementact of announcing the end of an agreement or treaty
  • The denouncing of the treaty changed international relations.

Adjective

1.
publicly condemningpublicly declaring something to be wrong or evil
  • The denouncing speech criticized the government's actions.
condemning criticizing
2.
criticalexpressing strong disapproval or condemnation
  • The denouncing article criticized the government's policies.
censuring condemning criticizing
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Origin of denouncing

Latin, denuntiare (to announce)

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formal denunciation
the act of formally denouncing someone or something
religion
denouncing as cursed or evil

Examples of denouncing in a sentence

  • Their denouncing of corruption in a televised statement shocked the public.
  • The denouncing of the contractor was forwarded to the prosecutor’s office.
  • After months of evidence, her denouncing of the manager became part of the court record.
  • The denouncing of the trade pact triggered a six-month withdrawal period.
  • Their denouncing of the ceasefire agreement alarmed neighboring countries.
  • The denouncing article targeted the corrupt officials.

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  1. French:dénonciation, dénonçant, ...
  2. German:Anprangerung, verurteilend, ...
  3. Italian:denuncia pubblica, accusatorio, ...
  4. Spanish:denuncia, condenatorio, ...
  5. Portuguese:denúncia, condenatório, ...
  6. Chinese:谴责, 谴责的, ...
  7. Japanese:非難, 非難する, ...
  8. Arabic:إِدَانَة, مُندِّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:גִּנּוּי, מְגַנֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:осуждение, осуждающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:осуд, осуджуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:निंदा, निंदा करने वाला, ...
denounce
dɪˈnaʊns

Definition of denounce - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
criticize publiclypublicly declare to be wrong or evil
  • The politician did not hesitate to denounce the new law as unjust..
censure condemn criticize
2.
formal accusationformally accuse someone of wrongdoing
  • He was denounced to the authorities for fraud.
accuse indict prosecute
3.
diplomacyDatedannounce the end of an agreement or treatyDated
  • The country denounced the treaty after the conflict.
abrogate terminate
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Origin of denounce

Latin, de- (down) + nuntiare (announce)

Examples of denounce in a sentence

  • Activists gathered to denounce the unfair treatment.
  • The whistleblower denounced the corruption publicly.
  • They denounced the policy as unjust.
  • They decided to denounce the outdated agreement.
  • The government will denounce the pact next week.

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  1. French:dénoncer, accuser, ...
  2. German:verurteilen, anzeigen, ...
  3. Italian:condannare, rescindere, ...
  4. Spanish:denunciar, acusar, ...
  5. Portuguese:denunciar, delatar, ...
  6. Chinese:公开批评, 告发, ...
  7. Japanese:非難する, 告発する, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتَنْكَرَ, وَشَى بِـ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְגַנּוֹת, לְהַאֲשִׁים, ...
  10. Russian:осуждать, обвинять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:засуджувати, денонсувати, ...
  12. Hindi:निंदा करना, अभियोग लगाना, ...

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