Decry and Denounce

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Decry

Decry verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.

Usage example: scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic

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Denounce is a synonym for decry in condemn topic. In some cases you can use "Denounce" instead a verb "Decry", when it comes to topics like belittle, criticize. popular alternative

Denounce

Denounce verb - To declare to be morally wrong or evil.

Usage example: the church council denounced the bishop's teachings, officially declaring them to be heresy

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Decry is a synonym for denounce in condemn topic. You can use "Decry" instead a verb "Denounce", if it concerns topics such as belittle. popular alternative

Nearby Words: denouncing, denouncement

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life	decry life	denounce life
idea	decry idea	denounce idea
show	decry show	denounce show
church	decry church	denounce church
Other words: plans, evils, ideals.

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