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as in dismissed
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic
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as in denounced
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
a statement by the church decrying modern society's liberal attitude regarding marriage and divorce
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Recent Examples of decried
The changes have been met with resistance by some in the art world, who have decried the president's rapid changes and withheld their own performances as a form of protest.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
The president who promised to always put America First and decried foreign interventions that lead to nation-building is now standing astride the globe with the ambition of bending it to his will.
—Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Climate groups decried the move as out of step with scientific reality.
—Justin Worland, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Not every billionaire has decried the wealth tax idea.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Several Republicans decried the notion of using the military against an ally.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026
DeSantis’ announcement was decried by state Democrats, including House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
The American Jewish Committee and other groups decried his remarks.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Long before the 1917 revolution that brought them to power, the leaders of the Soviet Union had decried religion as, in Karl Marx’s phrase, the opium of the masses.
—Andrew Fedorov, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
The president who promised to always put America First and decried foreign interventions that lead to nation-building is now standing astride the globe with the ambition of bending it to his will.
—Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Climate groups decried the move as out of step with scientific reality.
—Justin Worland, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Not every billionaire has decried the wealth tax idea.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Several Republicans decried the notion of using the military against an ally.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026
DeSantis’ announcement was decried by state Democrats, including House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
The American Jewish Committee and other groups decried his remarks.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Long before the 1917 revolution that brought them to power, the leaders of the Soviet Union had decried religion as, in Karl Marx’s phrase, the opium of the masses.
—Andrew Fedorov, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decried
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The domestic violence case was dismissed and the theft charge had yet to be disputed in court.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Carrie, meanwhile, is villainized for her admittedly deluded quest to reunite with her biological son in a world that has dismissed them.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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The European Union’s executive arm has denounced Grok while officials and regulators in France, India, Malaysia and Brazil have condemned the platform and called for investigations.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Venezuelan government declared Maduro the victor, a result that was denounced by opposition leaders and international observers, who accused the regime of stealing votes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Officials originally proposed upgrading the city’s largest cricket stadium, The Gabba, to accommodate the Games, though the project’s price tag was heavily criticized.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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A number of head coaches leading teams at AFCON 2025 in Morocco have criticized the changes to the tournament’s schedule, arguing that AFCON’s current two-year cycle is ideal for the development of African football and related infrastructure.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Miss Universe Organization has since condemned the behavior and limited Itsaragrisil's role in the competition.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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The ramp, situated near the Green Line’s Central Station, was condemned by the city in April 2025.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
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Cruz and other Republicans argued the decision minimized the gravity of an attack on the judiciary and could encourage future political violence.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Women’s concerns are often minimized or brushed aside, making this an especially difficult area to navigate.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
6 Jan. 2026
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Authorities quickly blamed the residents and threatened to tear down their homes.—
Saumya Roy,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
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Rather, many Iranians instead blamed the leadership for either provoking the conflict or failing to meaningfully defend the country from Israeli – or American – bombs.—
Kamran Talattof,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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Davie’s successor will inherit an organization wrestling with its place in a media ecosystem dominated by overseas tech giants, as well as battling enemies closer to home, with conservative politicians and media proprietors wishing to see the BBC diminished during charter renewal.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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The war diminished Iran’s deterrence capability and exposed the regime’s weakness.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Decried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decried. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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