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denouncing

/dɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ/ /dəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/

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verb

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

Examples :

"The teacher was denouncing students in the hallway for arriving late after lunch period. "

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verb

To criticize or speak out against (someone or something); to point out as deserving of reprehension, etc.; to openly accuse or condemn in a threatening manner; to invoke censure upon; to stigmatize; to blame.

Examples :

"to denounce someone as a swindler, or as a coward"

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verb

To make a formal or public accusation against; to inform against; to accuse.

Examples :

"to denounce a confederate in crime"

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verb

To proclaim in a threatening manner; to threaten by some outward sign or expression; make a menace of.

Examples :

"to denounce war; to denounce punishment"

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verb

To announce the termination of; especially a treaty or armistice.

Examples :

"The country is considering denouncing the trade agreement after repeated violations by its partner. "

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verb

To claim the right of working a mine that is abandoned or insufficiently worked.

Examples :

"Because the original claim to the gold mine had expired due to lack of work, Jake was denouncing it, hoping to acquire the rights himself and start digging. "

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noun

Examples :

"The politician's denunciation of the corrupt practices shocked the public. "

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