Synonyms for

Denouncing

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

Definition

to publicly condemn or criticize someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

stag giveaway shop shit rat mark stigmatise snitch brand grass stigmatize denounce betray tellon condemn criticize rebuke reprimand castigate censure disapprove reproach blame accuse attack disparage belittle deprecate vilify revile slam flame smear

Example sentences

  1. The teacher denounced the cheating student in front of the whole class.
  2. The president denounced the violence at the protest.
  3. The newspaper editorial denounced the corrupt politician.
  4. The coach denounced the unsportsmanlike behavior of the opposing team.
  5. The celebrity denounced the paparazzi for invading their privacy.

Quotes

  • 'If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.' - Desmond Tutu
  • 'The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.' - Edmund Burke
  • 'You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.' - Malcolm X

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