Definition

1. 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.

Adjective

1. containing warning of punishment