Denounce
Denounce verb - To express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of.
Usage example: denounced the shoddy merchandise that the local shops were foisting on tourists
Deride and denounce are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Deride" instead a verb "Denounce".
Nearby Words: denouncing, denouncement
Deride
Deride verb - To make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter.
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