decries

verb

present tense third-person singular of decry
1
as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic

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2
as in denounces
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 decries The Tribune Editorial Board decries the socialist positions as an attack on liberty. — Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Announce to America’s adversaries that US elections are vulnerable, thereby inviting the very interference the administration decries. — James Robenalt, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026 However, the report alleges there have been delays in implementing some of the intervention policies, and decries the wellness program's staffing shortage. — Riley Moser, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Bezos decries 'vilification' of the rich Jeff Bezos speaks with CNBC's Squawk Box from Merrit Island, Florida on May 20th, 2026. — Kevin Breuninger,annie Palmer, CNBC, 20 May 2026 Italy decries ‘insult’ to religious freedom Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her government stood with Cardinal Pizzaballa and other religious leaders. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026 In a half-page essay, Davidson decries the current state of antisemitism. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026 Anyone who decries the death of media literacy over a glitter wedding dress on X is telling on themselves. — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026 But each mourns for Good’s life and decries the American tragedy that is her killing. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decries
  1. dismisses
  2. denounces
  3. minimizes
  4. criticizes
  5. diminishes
  6. condemns
  7. blames
Verb
  • If your team is afraid to name real weaknesses, or if leadership dismisses uncomfortable truths, the analysis won’t do what it’s meant to do.
    — Nancy Padberg, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Risks, but not existential ones Not everyone dismisses the risk quite so bluntly, though.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismisses
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  • As the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises proceed, North Korea denounces them as invasion rehearsals, launches missiles and vows stronger deterrence, even as analysts say scaling back drills could weaken long-term allied readiness.
    — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The project denounces Haiti’s justice system through the story of a woman imprisoned for years without trial and later judged not by law, but by scripture.
    — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Definition of denounces
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  • The monitor also includes Eye Saver Mode, which minimizes blue light.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Camping House is designed to be installed using reversible anchoring and without traditional foundations, which minimizes its impact on the site.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of minimizes
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  • One candidate promises to lower gas and grocery prices and criticizes the incumbent for not doing so (as if politicians can control the market).
    — Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Reddington says the defense won the case and criticizes the holdout juror.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of criticizes
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  • By effectively raising the threshold in the playoffs, the NFL acknowledges that over-officiating diminishes the product and that marginal penalties should not decide its most important games.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Subtracting LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges somewhat diminishes the overall talent, but Charlotte wanted Miller and Knueppel to usher them into the next era.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of diminishes
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  • The documentary condemns The Swan for manufacturing reality, while offering its own more morally satisfying reality.
    — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The government silences critics, shuts down free press and condemns other political parties.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of condemns
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  • The Tracy camp blames that on the Democrat’s lack of engagement.
    — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Cohen blames other departments’ delays in turning over data as part of the reason for its chronic lateness.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of blames

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“Decries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decries. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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