MEANING
A forceful act of condemning someone or something, often through a public charge of wrongdoing.
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Name a public act of condemnation or accusation.Give a character’s public opposition a formal, forceful tone.
Words that belong together
- public denunciation
- denunciation of wrongdoing
- issue a denunciation
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Her denunciation of the deal reached the morning papers before the minister answered.
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- denunciation
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Usage notes
Denunciation is stronger and more public than private criticism; it may include an accusation.
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