denounced

Meanings

• Verb

  To publicly condemn or accuse someone of a crime or misconduct.

  - "The whistleblower denounced the corrupt practices of the company."
  - "The senator denounced his political opponent during the debate."

• Verb

  To formally announce or make known, often with strong disapproval.

  - "The mayor denounced the proposed budget cuts."
  - "The activist denounced the government's actions against peaceful protestors."

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Synonyms

attack , charge , condemn , criticize , damn , decry , discredit , inveigh against , proscribe , report

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with denounced
condemned , denied , denizen , penance

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Variants

List of all variants of denounced that leads to same result
denounce , denounced , denouncement , denouncements , denouncer , denouncers , denounces , denouncing

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Forms

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denounced (past tense and past participle of denounce)

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Etymology

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From Old French 'denoncer', meaning 'to denounce, to proclaim, to make known'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'denounce' has its roots in Old French and has been in use since the 14th century.

2. The verb 'denounce' is often used interchangeably with 'accuse' or 'betray', but it implies a more formal and public announcement of accusations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Whistleblower: An individual who exposes any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or dangerous to the public, often at great personal risk.

2. Betrayal: The act of causing harm, injury, or loss to someone, often by violating a trust or confidence.

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Culture

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Denounced has been used extensively in literature and art to portray the consequences of betrayal and the power dynamics between accusers and the accused. One famous example is Arthur Miller's play 'The Crucible', where the term 'denounce' is used to describe the Salem witch trials, where people accused others of witchcraft out of fear or personal grudges.

How to Memorize "denounced"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing in front of a crowd, pointing an accusing finger at someone and loudly proclaiming their accusations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'denounce' with 'betrayal' or 'accusation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Denounce: Declare, Expose, Name, Condemn, Unmask, Speak Out'.

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