1
as in condemned
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
the church council denounced the bishop's teachings, officially declaring them to be heresy
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as in criticized
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
denounced the shoddy merchandise that the local shops were foisting on tourists
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as in censured
to express public or formal disapproval of
the governor has denounced the court's decision and vows to press for a constitutional amendment
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Recent Examples of denounced
She was denounced as a terrible mother, vilified as a threat to the community, and jailed for nearly a year for making Facebook posts about the cop who shot her only child.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
And groups like the Environmental Integrity Project and the Sierra Club have denounced it as a leading polluter of mercury among Texas power plants and expressed concern that two coal ash ponds are causing chemicals to seep into groundwater in the area.
—Juan Salinas Ii, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
Relatives of most, but not all the victims, denounced Biden’s Christmas week decision to spare the killers.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
The annexation occurred after referendums held days before which were organized by Russian occupation authorities but were denounced by the international community.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Neither Tesla nor Musk have publicly denounced the order, though Tesla has opposed the rule and believes the NHTSA has presented the data in a way that misleads consumers about the automaker’s safety, two sources familiar with the company’s thinking told Reuters.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
And Syrian officials constantly denounced the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, even as the Syrian military and secret police tormented ordinary people at checkpoints in Lebanon during a Syrian occupation that lasted nearly 30 years.
—Ivan Watson, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
The incident took place after Wallen denounced his fans for booing Taylor Swift on Friday night.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
My organization, Amnesty International, has denounced those crimes and continues to call for the unconditional release of all civilian hostages.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
And groups like the Environmental Integrity Project and the Sierra Club have denounced it as a leading polluter of mercury among Texas power plants and expressed concern that two coal ash ponds are causing chemicals to seep into groundwater in the area.
—Juan Salinas Ii, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
Relatives of most, but not all the victims, denounced Biden’s Christmas week decision to spare the killers.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
The annexation occurred after referendums held days before which were organized by Russian occupation authorities but were denounced by the international community.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Neither Tesla nor Musk have publicly denounced the order, though Tesla has opposed the rule and believes the NHTSA has presented the data in a way that misleads consumers about the automaker’s safety, two sources familiar with the company’s thinking told Reuters.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
And Syrian officials constantly denounced the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, even as the Syrian military and secret police tormented ordinary people at checkpoints in Lebanon during a Syrian occupation that lasted nearly 30 years.
—Ivan Watson, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
The incident took place after Wallen denounced his fans for booing Taylor Swift on Friday night.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
My organization, Amnesty International, has denounced those crimes and continues to call for the unconditional release of all civilian hostages.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denounced
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The security forces condemned the shooting and vowed to investigate.—
Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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That treaty made Egypt the first Arab country to formally recognize the state of Israel, a move condemned by other Arab nations but which led to demilitarization of the Sinai Peninsula that lies between Israel and Egypt.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
30 Dec. 2024
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Bo French, the chairman of the Tarrant County, Texas, GOP, criticized Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti, alleging that an emphasis on DEI programs had undermined the military's effectiveness.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Workers who were motivated by their belief in public service are being attacked on a daily basis.—
Gary Phelan,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2025
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The conflict began after Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Duran is currently serving a three-match suspension after the club failed in a bid to overturn it but could now be punished further.—
Ben Burrows,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Too often, a high-risk plan has been miscalculated, and opponents have punished Postecoglou's men.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Denounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denounced. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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