Denunciation Meaning
/dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/, /dɪˌnʊnsiˈeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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nounProclamation; announcement; a publishing.
nounThe act of denouncing; an accusation made in public
"His sermon was a forthright denunciation of sin"— 1960 July 11, Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird, Philadelphia, Pa.; New York, N.Y.: J[oshua] B[allinger] Lippincott Company, →OCLC:
nounAn open declaration of personal fault.
""Well," said the Duc, with that outward calmness of manner which anger often affects; "so you do not like me? I am sorry for your bad taste! and I bid you good night, quite convinced that you will repent your refusal; and I dare say you will never get married at all." So saying, he left the terrace; while Francesca remained for a few minutes, bewildered by the suddenness of the scene, and half inclined to laugh at the Duc's parting denunciation."— 1834, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter V, in Francesca Carrara. […], volume II, London: Richard Bentley, […], (successor to Henry Colburn), →OCLC, page 50:
nounThat by which anything is denounced; threat of evil; public menace or accusation; arraignment.
nounThe announcement of termination (of a treaty).
Sentence Examples
The leader's denunciation of his violent supporters came late, and he soon contradicted it.
Expect an immediate denunciation of the movie, especially from those who haven't seen it.
Denunciation and sanctions are vital steps toward a more just world.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The senator's angry ____ of the corrupt policy shocked everyone in the chamber.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The leader's ____ of his violent supporters came late, and he soon contradicted it.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The senator's angry ____ of the corrupt policy shocked everyone in the chamber.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The leader's ____ of his violent supporters came late, and he soon contradicted it.