denounces

Meanings

• verb

  to publicly accuse or condemn someone or something

• verb

  to renounce or reject, especially formally and solemnly

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Synonyms

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

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Rhymes

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condemns , demands , demises , commends

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Variants

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denounce , denounced , denouncement , denouncements , denouncer , denouncers , denounces , denouncing

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Forms

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denounced, denouncing, denounces

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Etymology

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From Old French denoncer, from de- 'off' + noncer 'proclaim, denounce'. Related to denonciation.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'denounce' comes from the Latin word 'denunciare', which means 'to make known publicly'.

2. In some countries, people who denounce others can be granted amnesty or other rewards.

3. The term 'denouncement' is often 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. Whistleblowing: Denouncing information or acts regarded as illegal, immoral, or dangerous, typically by an employee to the authorities.

2. Betrayal: The act of denouncing or revealing a secret, especially one that is trusted or believed to be harmful if revealed.

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Culture

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Denouncing has been used throughout history in various contexts, including political, religious, and social situations. For example, during the French Revolution, people would denounce their enemies to the authorities, leading to the infamous Reign of Terror. In literature, denouncing is a common theme in works such as George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' and Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible'.

How to Memorize "denounces"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone standing in front of a crowd and publicly accusing someone or something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of revealing a secret or betraying someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Deny, Name, Announce' to remember the meaning of denounce.

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