Meaning & Definition of Denounce in English
English⟶
Denounce
/dɪnaʊns/
verb
1. Speak out against
- "He denounced the nazis"
synonym:
- denounce
2. To accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
- "He denounced the government action"
- "She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock"
synonym:
- stigmatize,
- stigmatise,
- brand,
- denounce,
- mark
3. Announce the termination of, as of treaties
synonym:
- denounce
4. Give away information about somebody
- "He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam"
synonym:
- denounce,
- tell on,
- betray,
- give away,
- rat,
- grass,
- shit,
- shop,
- snitch,
- stag
Examples of using
The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same way in any country.