Entry Word: denounce

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to declare to be morally wrong or evil <the church council denounced the bishopʼs teachings, officially declaring them to be heresy> — see condemn 1
3 to express oneʼs unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of <denounced the shoddy merchandise that the local shops were foisting on tourists> — see criticize
4 to express public or formal disapproval of <the governor has denounced the courtʼs decision and vows to press for a constitutional amendment> — see censure 1