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Britannica Dictionary definition of DENOUNCE
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to publicly state that someone or something is bad or wrong
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to criticize (someone or something) harshly and publicly
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The government called on the group to denounce the use of violence.
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denouncing their political enemies
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The film was denounced for the way it portrayed its female characters.
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The film was denounced [=condemned] as sexist.
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His former followers now denounce him as a traitor.
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The plan was denounced as risky and dangerous.
2
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to report (someone) to the police or other authorities for illegal or immoral acts
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She had to flee the country after being denounced as a spy to government authorities.
