Denounce Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of DENOUNCE

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1

:

to publicly state that someone or something is bad or wrong

:

to criticize (someone or something) harshly and publicly

• The government called on the group to denounce the use of violence.
• denouncing their political enemies
• The film was denounced for the way it portrayed its female characters.

— often + as

• The film was denounced [=_condemned_] as sexist.
• His former followers now denounce him as a traitor.
• The plan was denounced as risky and dangerous.

2

:

to report (someone) to the police or other authorities for illegal or immoral acts

— often + as

• She had to flee the country after being denounced as a spy to government authorities.