Synonyms for

Denounced

Verb / dɪˈnaʊnst / Another word for denounced — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

publicly declare to be wrong or evil

Synonyms & similar words

stag giveaway shop shit rat mark stigmatise snitch brand grass stigmatize denounce betray tellon condemn criticize disapprove censure reprimand rebuke reproach blame accuse castigate chastise upbraid denigrate vilify slam attack revile scold admonish chide

Synonyms by register

Formal

condemned criticized reproved censured

Informal

slammed bashed called out ripped into

Literary

reviled castigated lambasted

Antonyms

praised supported approved endorsed commended lauded advocated

Common collocations

  • publicly denounced
  • strongly denounced
  • denounced the policy
  • denounced the regime
  • denounced the actions
  • denounced by
  • denounced as

Word family

noun denunciation
verb denounce
adjective denounced

Usage note

Denounced implies a strong public statement of disapproval or condemnation. It is often used in formal contexts, such as political or social commentary.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher denounced cheating and made it clear that it would not be tolerated in her classroom.
  2. The president denounced the violence that took place during the protest.
  3. The news article denounced the politician's controversial comments.
  4. The coach denounced the player's unsportsmanlike behavior.
  5. The community leader denounced the hateful speech and called for unity.

Quotes

  • I denounce because though implicated and partially responsible, I have been sufficiently touched by the courage, wisdom, and integrity of my fellow prisoners and the integrity of our judges to feel that I must not participate in this travesty. - Nelson Mandela
  • To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • I denounce the mutilation of the ballots. - Rutherford B. Hayes

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