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denunciation

de·nun·ci·a·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-nuhn-see-ey-shuh n, -shee-]
    • /dɪˌnʌn siˈeɪ ʃən, -ʃi-/
    • /dɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-nuhn-see-ey-shuh n, -shee-]
    • /dɪˌnʌn siˈeɪ ʃən, -ʃi-/

Definitions of denunciation word

  • variable noun denunciation Denunciation of someone or something is severe public criticism of them. 3
  • variable noun denunciation Denunciation is the act of reporting someone who has broken a rule or law to the authorities. 3
  • noun denunciation open condemnation; censure; denouncing 3
  • noun denunciation a charge or accusation of crime made by an individual before a public prosecutor or tribunal 3
  • noun denunciation a formal announcement of the termination of a treaty 3
  • noun denunciation an announcement in the form of an impending threat or warning 3

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Origin of denunciation

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin dēnuntiātiōn- (stem of dēnuntiātiō), equivalent to dēnuntiāt(us) (see denunciate) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Denunciation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

denunciation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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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Synonyms for denunciation

noun denunciation

  • denouncement — to condemn or censure openly or publicly: to denounce a politician as morally corrupt.
  • censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
  • accusation — If you make an accusation against someone, you criticize them or express the belief that they have done something wrong.
  • invective — vehement or violent denunciation, censure, or reproach.
  • reprimand — a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.

Antonyms for denunciation

noun denunciation

  • 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.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • flattery — the act of flattering.
  • commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
  • appreciation — Appreciation of something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities.

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