Definition of denunciation
: 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
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The attack drew strong denunciations from leaders around the world.
the official denunciation of the congresswoman's actions before the full house
Origin and Etymology of denunciation
see denounce
First Known Use: 1548
DENUNCIATION Defined for English Language Learners
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: a public statement that strongly criticizes someone or something as being bad or wrong : a statement that denounces something or someone
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