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declaim

/dɪˈkleɪm/

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verb

Anprangern, verurteilen

To object to something vociferously; to rail against in speech.

Examples :

"The student stood before the class and declaimed against the unfair grading policy, her voice filled with anger and frustration. "

Der Student stand vor der Klasse und prangerte die ungerechte Benotungspolitik an, ihre Stimme war voller Zorn und Frustration.

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verb

deklamieren, vortragen

To recite, e.g., poetry, in a theatrical way; to speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; bemouth; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.

Examples :

"The student, overly enthusiastic about his history project, began to declaim his report with grand gestures and a booming voice, even though it was just a summary of facts. "

Der Schüler, der von seinem Geschichtsprojekt übermäßig begeistert war, begann seinen Bericht mit großen Gesten und donnernder Stimme zu deklamieren, obwohl es nur eine Zusammenfassung von Fakten war.

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verb

deklamieren, vortragen

To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking.

Examples :

"The students declaim twice a week."

Die Schüler deklamieren zweimal pro Woche.

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