decry

Meanings

• verb

  express disapproval or criticism of; denounce

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with decry
cry , lie , spy , tie

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Variants

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decried , decrier , decriers , decries , decry , decrying

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Etymology

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From Old French descrire ‘describe’, from descrier ‘describe, portray’, from dis- ‘apart’ + scrire ‘write’

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Trivia

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1. The word 'decry' comes from the Old French word 'descrire', which means 'describe'. Over time, the meaning of the word shifted from 'describe' to 'express disapproval or criticism'.

2. Decry is a less common alternative to the more commonly used verb 'criticize'.

3. Decry is sometimes used in legal contexts to refer to the act of formally accusing someone of a crime.

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Related Concepts

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1. criticism: Decry is a verb that means to express disapproval or criticism of something. It is often used when one wants to denounce or denounce something, especially when it is perceived as being wrong or harmful.

2. denounce: Decry is a synonym for denounce, which means to publicly criticize or accuse someone or something of wrongdoing.

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Culture

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Decry has been used in literature and poetry to express disapproval or criticism. For instance, in William Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar', Brutus decries the tyranny of Julius Caesar. In music, the term 'decry' is not commonly used, but the concept of expressing disapproval or criticism is present in many genres.

How to Memorize "decry"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of expressing disapproval or criticism, such as making a disapproving face or raising a finger in criticism.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device, such as a sentence or phrase, to help remember the meaning of 'decry'. For example, 'Decry means to speak out against something, like a critic in the stands.'

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