denunciation

noun

de·​nun·​ci·​a·​tion di-ˌnən(t)-sē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce denunciation (audio)
: an act of denouncing
the denunciation of violence
the denunciation of one's enemies
their denunciation of him as a spy
especially : a public condemnation
drew strong denunciations from world leaders
denunciative adjective
denunciatory adjective

Examples of denunciation in a Sentence

The attack drew strong denunciations from leaders around the world. the official denunciation of the congresswoman's actions before the full house
Recent Examples on the Web For about an hour, Ackman was criticized for his public denunciation of DEI and for expressing views that participants said were detrimental to the progress of women and people of color in America. Simone Foxman, Fortune, 10 May 2024 Such statements led to denunciations from more moderate Civil Rights forces just as comparisons of Israelis to genocidal regimes are making more moderate liberals queasy today. Richard Fausset, New York Times, 4 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for denunciation 

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Word History

Etymology

see denounce

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of denunciation was in 1548

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“Denunciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/denunciation. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

denunciation

noun
de·​nun·​ci·​a·​tion di-ˌnən(t)-sē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce denunciation (audio)
: the act of denouncing
especially : a public charge of wrongdoing
denunciatory adjective

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