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denounces

/dɪˈnaʊnsɪz/ /dɪˈnaʊnsəz/

Meanings
verb
To make known in a formal manner; to proclaim; to announce; to declare.

Examples :

"The principal publicly denounces bullying at our school assembly. "
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termination noun

/tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/

The process of terminating or the state of being terminated.

"The termination of the school year meant the end of summer vacation. "

Illustration accusation

accusation noun

/ˌæk.jə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/

The act of accusing.

"The accusation of cheating damaged the student's reputation at school. "

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confederate noun

/kənˈfedərət/ /kənˈfedəˌreɪt/

A member of a confederacy.

"The student council is a confederate group, representing the entire student body. "

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reprehension noun

/ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/ /ˌriːprɪˈhɛnʃən/

The act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand

"The teacher's repriprehension of the student's disruptive behavior was noted in the student's file. "

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stigmatize verb

/ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

To characterize as disgraceful or ignominious; to mark with a stigma or stigmata.

"The teacher's harsh comments stigmatized the student, causing him to feel ashamed and withdrawn from class. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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punishment noun

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.

"The school's punishment for cheating was a week of detention. "

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expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

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threatening verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

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principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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businesses noun

/ˈbɪz.nɪ.sɪz/

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

"Many small businesses in my town are struggling due to the rising cost of rent. "

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insufficiently adverb

/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃəntli/ /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃntli/

Not sufficiently

"The student prepared insufficiently for the exam and, as a result, failed. "