denunciation
/di,nʌnsi'eiʃn/ Cách viết khác : (denouncement) /di'naunsmənt/
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Definition
- 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
- a public act of denouncing