Definition

1. Noun:
   • A public act of denouncing: The act of strongly and publicly accusing someone or something, or declaring it to be wrong or evil.

Usage

• Denunciation is a formal noun used to describe a strong, public condemnation or accusation. It often implies an official or moral judgment against a person, action, or policy.
• It is typically followed by the preposition "of" (denunciation of something/someone).

Examples

• The activist's speech was a powerful denunciation of the government's environmental policies.
• The editorial contained a fierce denunciation of corporate greed.
• His public denunciation of his former ally shocked the political community.

Advanced Usage

• "to issue a denunciation": to formally make a public condemnation.
  • The council issued a formal denunciation of the violent acts.
• "a scathing/stinging denunciation": a very harsh and critical public condemnation.
  • The article was a scathing denunciation of the company's labor practices.

Variants and Related Words

• Denounce (verb): To condemn openly, accuse publicly, or inform against.
  • The leader denounced the violence.
• Denunciatory (adjective): Characterized by or given to denunciation.
  • His tone was denunciatory.

Synonyms

• Condemnation: The expression of very strong disapproval.
• Censure: Strong criticism or disapproval, often formal.
• Accusation: A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.

Antonyms

• Praise: The expression of approval or admiration.
• Endorsement: An act of giving one's public approval or support.
• Commendation: Formal or official praise.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "a voice of denunciation": a person or entity known for publicly condemning things.
  • He became a leading voice of denunciation against corruption.
• "to face denunciation": to be subjected to public condemnation.
  • The official faced widespread denunciation for his remarks.

Noun

1. a public act of denouncing