Definitions

denounce

[dih-nouns] / dɪˈnaʊns /

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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Officials were quick to denounce supposed efforts by the People’s Republic of China to influence U.S. policy, noting that Wang’s alleged involvement occurred before she was elected to public office.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Riyadh and Abu Dhabi aren’t going to denounce Beijing in the United Nations or tear up contracts, but the relationships with China will change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title is "abject" and "we have to denounce it" a senior figure at African football's governing body has said.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

"If he was in my team, he'd be gone. It's utterly appalling. She should denounce his comments and she should sack him," he said at PMQs.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The village people might denounce his manner of life, but one thing he had which balanced his ugly life even in their eyes.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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