Denounce

/dɪˈnaʊns/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To publicly declare something to be wrong or evil.

The activist chose to denounce the government's policies on climate change.

To inform against someone; to accuse someone formally.

He decided to denounce his former business partner for fraud.

To condemn or criticize openly.

Many celebrities denounce the use of plastic in their social media posts.

To announce the termination of an agreement or contract.

She announced her intention to denounce the lease agreement due to non-compliance.

From Latin denunciāre, meaning 'to proclaim or announce.'

denounce someone

To publicly accuse someone of wrongdoing.

denounce an action

To publicly condemn a specific action.

denounce a regime

To criticize a government or ruling body.

denunciation

The act of denouncing; a public condemnation.

denouncer

A person who denounces someone or something.

Drop a dime

If you see something illegal, you gotta drop a dime and denounce it.

Blow the whistle

She decided to blow the whistle on the company for their illegal activities.