denounce
denounce Lexical Profile
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• verb
To publicly declare to be wrong, evil, or reprehensible; to condemn strongly and openly.
"Several international leaders gathered to denounce the sudden breach of the peace treaty."
To inform against or accuse someone formally to the authorities.
"During the investigation, the former accountant agreed to denounce his fellow conspirators to the prosecutor."
To formally announce the termination of (a treaty, armistice, or official agreement).
"The government threatened to denounce the bilateral trade pact if the new tariffs were not lifted."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'denounce' (to publicly condemn or censure) with 'renounce' (to formally give up or abandon a claim, belief, or title).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French denoncier, from Latin denuntiare ('to give official notice, declare, or threaten'), formed from the prefix de- ('down' or 'completely') and nuntiare ('to announce or report'), from nuntius ('messenger').