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denounce - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'denounce' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Denounce [ v. t.]
- To make known in a solemn or official manner; to declare; to proclaim (especially an evil).
- To proclaim in a threatening manner; to threaten by some outward sign or expression.
- To point out as deserving of reprehension or punishment, etc.; to accuse in a threatening manner; to invoke censure upon; to stigmatize.

Meaning of 'denounce' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . denounce [ v]
Meaning (1):
- to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
Example in sentence:
  • He denounced the government action;
  • She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock
Meaning (2):
- speak out against
Example in sentence:
  • He denounced the Nazis
Meaning (3):
- give away information about somebody
Example in sentence:
  • He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam