Environmentalists decry what they say are Bolsonaro's anti-environment stance in favor of oil, mineral, logging and ranching interests.
Source: tatoeba (8125187)
Decry
/dɪˈkɹaɪ/
Synonyms for "decry" (157 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
abuseaccuseanathematizeanathemizeanimadvert onarraignasperseattackbelittleblameblasphemebring downbring into discreditbring lowcall to accountcalumniatecast blame uponcast reflection uponcensurecheapen
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complain against
Noun(1 words)
Strong matches (47)
Related words (78)
Verb(21 words)
disparagedexcoriatefulminatedfulminatinginveighinveighedinveighinginveighsmaledictobjurgateproscriberebukeremonstratesreprehendingreprobaterevilestabooedvilifiedvilifiesvilipend
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Adjective(1 words)
dispraisedowngradefloutfulminate againsthisshold in contemptimpeachimpugnindictinveigh againstjeerknockknock downlowermake little ofmalignmark downminimizemockplay
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put downrailreflect discredit uponreflect uponreprehendreproachreprobaterun downshake upslanderslightsoftenspeak ill ofsubmit to indignitytake awaytake fromtraducetrivializeunderrateundervaluevilifyvituperatewritewrite downwrite off
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: condemn, abominated, abominating, abuse, accuse.
- Sentence evidence is available for decry, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "decry".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "decry"
Keep "decry" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
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3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
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If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "decry" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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Inflections
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1 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
About 2,000 people gathered on a chilly Sunday afternoon at the city's government center to decry the decision.
Source: tatoeba (12107014)
Nothing is more uſual and more natural for thoſe, vvho pretend to diſcover any thing nevv to the vvorld in philoſophy and the ſciences, than to inſinuate the praiſes of their ovvn ſystems, by decrying all thoſe, vvhich have been advanced before them.
Source: wiktionary
All of us seem to need some totalistic relationships in our lives. But to decry the fact that we cannot have only such relationships is nonsense.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "decry"?
Closest matches include condemn, abominated, abominating, abuse, accuse.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "decry"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.