denouncing

Meanings

• Verb

  To publicly accuse or condemn someone or something.

  - "He denounced the corrupt politician."
  - "The whistleblower denounced the fraudulent practices in the company."

• Verb

  To renounce or abandon a belief, principle, or allegiance.

  - "He denounced his former political beliefs."
  - "She denounced her ex-husband in court."

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Synonyms

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with denouncing
condemning , denying , commending , denying , denying

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'denoncer', meaning 'to denounce' or 'to proclaim'.

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Trivia

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1. Denouncing was a common practice during the Salem Witch Trials in the 17th century.

2. The term 'denouncement' is sometimes used in legal contexts to refer to a formal statement of accusation or charge.

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Related Concepts

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1. Whistleblowing: The act of denouncing wrongdoing or corruption, often within an organization, by an employee or other insider. Whistleblowers may face retaliation for their actions, but are protected by law in many countries.

2. Excommunication: A formal act of expelling an individual from a religious or social group. Excommunication is a form of denouncing that carries significant social and spiritual consequences.

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Culture

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Denouncing has been used throughout history to expose wrongdoing and hold individuals or groups accountable for their actions. It has been a powerful tool for social justice and reform, but can also be used to harm or defame innocent parties. In literature, denouncing is a common theme in works that explore the nature of power, betrayal, and morality.

How to Memorize "denouncing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of publicly denouncing someone or something. Imagine yourself standing before a crowd, pointing a finger and speaking out against injustice or wrongdoing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'denouncing' with the idea of speaking out against wrongdoing or exposing the truth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Denouncing the Dishonest' to help memorize the meaning of the word.

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