de·nounce 
/dɪˈnaʊns/ verb
de·nounc·es; de·nounced; de·nounc·ing /dɪˈnaʊns/ verb [+ obj] 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.
▪ 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.
