denounced; denouncing
Definition of denounce
1 : to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
they denounced him as a bigot Others might cry or get bent out of shape when their personal tastes are denounced and ridiculed, but not him …— David Sedaris
3 : to inform (see inform sense intransitive 1) against : accuse was denounced to the authorities
5 : to announce formally the termination of (something, such as a treaty)
denounced the arrangement with their former ally
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The first known use of denounce was in the 13th century
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