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denunciation

denunciation

12 7.4
A public statement that strongly criticizes someone or something
  • noun
  • /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
translation icon : condena
  • Athanasius portrays Antony's lifelong denunciation of fleshly desire as a context for his devoted contemplation of God.
  • denunciation of capitalism
  • vocal denunciation
  • denunciation of violence

Council culture is not criticism, it's denunciation.

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Examples

  • The Defence was essentially a denunciation of Latin orthodoxy and advocacy on behalf of the French vernacular.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Did you hear any denunciations of academic about violations of academic freedom by the Biden administration?

  • Jose Comblin includes them in his denunciation of the ideology of the "national security state."

    Academic text (1992)
  • Central to the politics of the Miners Magazine was its denunciation of militarism and imperialism.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Their denunciations were one of the factors in Deng's fall from power in 1975.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The State Department has made modest efforts to fight persecution, but U.S. denunciations seldom have much impact.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Many Catholic journalists were as vigorous in their denunciation of Irish-American nationalists as they were of the British judicial system.

    Academic text (1996)
  • But I believe he would have appreciated her passionate denunciations of imperialism, be it Turkish, Hapsburg, or German.

    Academic text (1992)
  • U.S. policymakers are not alone in their denunciations of perceived Iranian-Sudanese cooperation in sponsoring destabilization throughout northeast Africa.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The politician faced public denunciation after his controversial remarks were broadcasted on television.

Synonyms

criticism
vsdenunciation
512 3.0

Disapproval that points out faults

is similar but emphasizes public announcement rather than general critique
censure
vsdenunciation
  • Formal
141 7.4

A formal statement expressing strong disapproval of someone

is similar but usually used in public, not only in formal settings
condemnation
vsdenunciation
56 5.5

A strong statement saying someone or something is wrong

adds public exposure to that strong judgment rather than private disapproval
reproach
vsdenunciation
23 7.2

A remark that shows criticism or disappointment in someone's actions

is specifically about public exposure rather than private reproving
vilification
vsdenunciation
  • Formal
6 8.4

Saying or writing very harsh and unfair things about someone to damage their reputation

can be public like that but focuses on abuse rather than formal criticism
deprecation
vsdenunciation
6 7.3

Saying negative things about yourself to make praise seem less important

is public and stronger, aimed at condemning others rather than self
denigration
vsdenunciation
  • Offensive
5 8.4

Unfair criticism that makes someone or their work seem bad

is public condemnation but not necessarily unfair or belittling
disparagement
vsdenunciation
3 8.1

Talking about someone in a way that shows dislike and makes them seem unimportant

is public criticism meant to shame or condemn
denouncement
vsdenunciation
  • Formal
1 7.7

A public statement that strongly criticizes someone or something

is public criticism generally rather than an open formal accusation
reprobation
vsdenunciation
1 9.5

A strong moral disapproval from other people

is broader, applying to public criticism beyond strictly moral judgment
dispraise
vsdenunciation
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Speaking badly about a person or thing to show you do not approve

is public condemnation with clearer intent to officially denounce
reprehension
vsdenunciation
  • Formal
9.8

Strong criticism of someone's actions

is focused specifically on making that disapproval public
call-out
vsdenunciation
  • Texting
7.4

A public statement blaming someone for wrong behavior

is the general act of public criticism beyond social media calls
derogation
vsdenunciation
8.6

A comment or action that makes someone feel unimportant

is public and often stronger, aiming to condemn rather than just belittle

Antonyms

161 3.6

A public statement supporting a person, product, or idea

161 1.0

Words or actions that show admiration for someone

How Condemning

vilification
  • Formal
6 8.4
denunciation
12 7.4
censure
  • Formal
141 7.4
condemnation
56 5.5
rebuke
22 6.8
criticism
512 3.0

Surface Forms

denunciation singular
denunciations plural

Morphology

denunciation = denounce (transparent) = denounce + ation

A straightforward nominalization of the verb 'denounce' meaning 'the act of denouncing', so learners who know 'denounce' can reliably infer the meaning.

Etymology

Denunciation comes from Latin parts de- and nuntiare, where nuntiare means 'to announce' and is like the common English word announce. So a denunciation is about making something public or pointing someone out, which is why today it means a public accusation or strong condemnation.