Decry and Vilify

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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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Vilify is a synonym for decry in denounce topic. In some cases you can use "Vilify" instead a verb "Decry", when it comes to topics like denigrate, criticize.

Vilify

Vilify verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.

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Decry is a synonym for vilify in disparage topic. You can use "Decry" instead a verb "Vilify", if it concerns topics such as denigrate, criticize very harshly.

Nearby Words: vile, vilification, vilified, vilifying

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series	decry series	vilify series
church	decry church	vilify church

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