denunciatory
/di'nʌnsiətiv/ Cách viết khác : (denunciatory) /di'nʌnsiətəri/
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The judge's denunciatory remarks warned the defendant of severe consequences.
Definition
- Adjective:
- Strongly and publicly disapproving or condemning: Expressing severe criticism or condemnation, often in a formal or public manner.
- Serving to denounce: Characterized by or given to making forceful accusations or censure.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The editorial was written in a harsh, denunciatory tone.
- She delivered a denunciatory speech against the government's new policy.
- His denunciatory remarks about the company's ethics caused a major scandal.
Advanced Usage
- "Denunciatory rhetoric": Language or speech that is intended to condemn or accuse.
- The politician's campaign was marked by denunciatory rhetoric against his opponents.
- "Denunciatory letter": A written communication that formally accuses or condemns.
- He received an anonymous denunciatory letter accusing him of misconduct.
Variants and Related Words
- Denounce (verb): To condemn openly as being wrong or reprehensible.
- The community leader denounced the act of violence.
- Denunciation (noun): An act of denouncing; a public condemnation.
- The treaty violation led to a formal denunciation by the allied nations.
- Denunciative (adjective): A less common variant with the same meaning as "denunciatory".
Synonyms
- Condemnatory: Expressing strong disapproval.
- Accusatory: Suggesting that one believes a person has done something wrong.
- Invective: Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
- Diatribic: Characterized by bitter, abusive criticism.
Antonyms
- Complimentary: Expressing praise or admiration.
- Commendatory: Serving to commend or praise.
- Approbatory: Expressing approval or sanction.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- To launch a denunciation: To begin a formal or public condemnation.
- The activist launched a denunciation of the environmental regulations.
- A tone of denunciation: A manner of speaking that conveys strong condemnation.
- He spoke with a tone of denunciation that silenced the room.
The judge's denunciatory remarks warned the defendant of severe consequences.
Adjective
- containing warning of punishment