Denunciation
noun ·5 syllables ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 1 Proclamation; announcement; a publishing. countable, uncountable
- 2 a public act of denouncing wordnet
- 3 The act of denouncing; an accusation made in public countable, uncountable
"[Stephen] Miller’s uncle, a neuroscientist, has been welcomed onto the public stage for his denunciations of his nephew’s immigration policies, which the elder Miller has characterized as hypocritical: the Millers’ not-so-distant Jewish ancestors were, of course, immigrants themselves."
- 4 An open declaration of personal fault. countable, uncountable
""Well," said the Duc, with that outward calmness of manner which anger often affects; "so you do not like me? I am sorry for your bad taste! and I bid you good night, quite convinced that you will repent your refusal; and I dare say you will never get married at all." So saying, he left the terrace; while Francesca remained for a few minutes, bewildered by the suddenness of the scene, and half inclined to laugh at the Duc's parting denunciation."
- 5 That by which anything is denounced; threat of evil; public menace or accusation; arraignment. countable, uncountable
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- 6 The announcement of termination (of a treaty). countable, uncountable
Example
More examples"The leader's denunciation of his violent supporters came late, and he soon contradicted it."
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