denunciation

Meanings

• Noun

  An act of accusing someone of a fault or offense, especially publicly.

  - "The denunciation of corruption in the government was met with applause."
  - "The whistleblower's denunciation led to the resignation of the CEO."

• Noun

  A formal statement condemning someone or something.

  - "The pope issued a denunciation of war and called for peace."
  - "The denunciation of the heresy was signed by all the bishops."

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Rhymes

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condemnation , denomination , admonition

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Variants

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denunciation , denunciations , denunciative , denunciatory

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'denunciare', which means 'to announce, denounce, or accuse'.

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Trivia

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1. Denunciation was a common practice during the Spanish Inquisition and was often used as a means of gaining favor with the authorities.

2. The word 'denunciation' comes from the Latin word 'denunciare', which means 'to announce, denounce, or accuse'.

3. Denunciation is a formal or public accusation, often made in writing or in a public setting.

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Related Concepts

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1. Whistleblowing: The act of revealing information about wrongdoing or illegal activity within an organization. Denunciation is a common form of whistleblowing.

2. Accusation: A statement or allegation that someone has done something wrong. Denunciation is a formal or public accusation.

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Culture

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Denunciation has been used extensively in literature, particularly during the time of the Spanish Inquisition. It was a common practice for people to denounce their neighbors for heresy, often out of jealousy or to gain favor with the authorities.

How to Memorize "denunciation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing in front of a crowd, pointing a finger at someone else and loudly accusing them of wrongdoing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a formal document or statement being read out loud in a public setting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that denunciation starts with the letter 'D' and has the sound of 'nunciation' in it, which means 'announcing'.

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