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as in condemns
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
the church council denounced the bishop's teachings, officially declaring them to be heresy
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as in criticizes
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
denounced the shoddy merchandise that the local shops were foisting on tourists
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as in censures
to express public or formal disapproval of
the governor has denounced the court's decision and vows to press for a constitutional amendment
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Recent Examples of denounces
White frequently denounces Trump on social media, most recently criticizing the president for his racist social media post aimed at the Obamas.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
In a 2024 reflection on Hurricane Maria, which leveled parts of Puerto Rico and left many without power for months, Bad Bunny denounces the government's role in the chaos that ensued after the Category 4 storm swept through the island.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Hamas, which initially accepted the ceasefire text, now denounces the framework as an effort to turn an emergency pause into a permanent security order.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2025
One celebrates the beauty and moral uplift of the Sabbath; the other denounces the immorality of the godless in the fiery manner of a tent-revival preacher.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
Washington describes the mobilization as part of a counter-narcotics effort, while Caracas denounces it as a prelude to regime change and has triggered a nationwide military mobilization in response.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025
Qatar denounces ‘cowardly’ Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders Israel launched an aerial strike against senior Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday, in its first direct attack on Qatari soil, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
For instance, ProPublica cited his tax experience as exceptionally limited, pointing out that his only qualification centers around being a Certified Tax & Business Advisor, which ProPublica denounces as a dubious and frivolous designation.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Surrounded by her political enemies on all sides, Genevieve O’Reilly denounces genocide and propaganda and advocates for the importance of truth and independence in a speech that will inspire the rebellion that takes down the the Galactic Empire.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Aug. 2025
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
In a 2024 reflection on Hurricane Maria, which leveled parts of Puerto Rico and left many without power for months, Bad Bunny denounces the government's role in the chaos that ensued after the Category 4 storm swept through the island.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Hamas, which initially accepted the ceasefire text, now denounces the framework as an effort to turn an emergency pause into a permanent security order.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2025
One celebrates the beauty and moral uplift of the Sabbath; the other denounces the immorality of the godless in the fiery manner of a tent-revival preacher.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
Washington describes the mobilization as part of a counter-narcotics effort, while Caracas denounces it as a prelude to regime change and has triggered a nationwide military mobilization in response.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025
Qatar denounces ‘cowardly’ Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders Israel launched an aerial strike against senior Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday, in its first direct attack on Qatari soil, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
For instance, ProPublica cited his tax experience as exceptionally limited, pointing out that his only qualification centers around being a Certified Tax & Business Advisor, which ProPublica denounces as a dubious and frivolous designation.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Surrounded by her political enemies on all sides, Genevieve O’Reilly denounces genocide and propaganda and advocates for the importance of truth and independence in a speech that will inspire the rebellion that takes down the the Galactic Empire.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denounces
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Mayor Karen Bass said the city stands strongly against antisemitism and condemns any act of violence against the Jewish community.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The draft resolution, obtained by The Associated Press, condemns Iran’s attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The author criticizes Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security as characterized by incompetence and attention-seeking that prioritized self-promotion over policy substance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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No reasons have been given for the changes of heart, but the Iranian diaspora in Australia blames pressure from Tehran.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, a drone strike that the M23 blames on Congolese forces killed a French United Nations staffer in the key city of Goma, less than a month after a similar strike killed the rebel group's spokesperson and injured several others.—
OPE ADETAYO,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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The center’s report also faults Missouri and Kansas, along with many other states, for not taxing online gambling companies enough.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the Gospels, Jesus faults the Pharisees for insisting on a legalistic Sabbath.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
22 Dec. 2025
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His supervisor appears as a ticket conductor and reprimands him for doing nothing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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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
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But each mourns for Good’s life and decries the American tragedy that is her killing.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Jan. 2026
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All say the change punishes immigrants who try to work within the system and threatens to move more of the immigrant economy underground, hurting the state’s tax rolls.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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Nothing changed in the 48 hours, but Weiner surrendered moral clarity in a political environment that increasingly punishes Jews who refuse to distance themselves from Israel.—
Jacki Karsh,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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While some online scolds didn’t like Johnson’s profanity, this has played well in Chicago, a city that has been ravenous for a winning Bears team since the 20th Super Bowl.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Or on Bluesky with the joke scolds, or on Mastodon with the Linux hackers, or on Threads with the voice-forward brands?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Nov. 2025
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