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- [dih-krahy]
- /dɪˈkraɪ/
- /dɪˈkraɪ/
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- [dih-krahy]
- /dɪˈkraɪ/
Definitions of decry word
- verb decry If someone decries an idea or action, they criticize it strongly. 3
- verb decry to express open disapproval of; disparage 3
- verb decry to depreciate by proclamation 3
- verb transitive decry to speak out against strongly and openly; denounce 3
- verb transitive decry to depreciate (money, etc.) officially 3
- verb with object decry to speak disparagingly of; denounce as faulty or worthless; express censure of: She decried the lack of support for the arts in this country. 1
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Origin of decry
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < French décrier, Old French descrier. See dis-1, cry
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Parts of speech for Decry
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decry popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decry
verb decry
- minimize — to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.
- belittle — If you belittle someone or something, you say or imply that they are unimportant or not very good.
- denounce — If you denounce a person or an action, you criticize them severely and publicly because you feel strongly that they are wrong or evil.
- condemn — If you condemn something, you say that it is very bad and unacceptable.
- disgrace — the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.
Antonyms for decry
verb decry
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
- respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
- overrate — to rate or appraise too highly; overestimate: I think you overrate their political influence.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
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