denounce
/diˈnaʊns/
Group 24Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To publicly declare to be wrong or evil GRE
Example in Context
Human rights organizations denounced the government's crackdown on peaceful demonstrators as a violation of international law.
Synonyms
condemncriticizeattack
Etymology
To announce down or publicly criticize.
- de- (Latin) — down
- nuntiare (Latin) — to announce
Memory Aid
📢Sounds like “the announce”
If you hear ‘THE ANNOUNCE’ of bad news, someone’s about to DENOUNCE the villain!
Visual Association
🚨A news anchor urgently declaring a scandal, waving her arms dramatically to grab attention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “denounce” mean on the GRE?
denounce (verb) means “To publicly declare to be wrong or evil”. Human rights organizations denounced the government's crackdown on peaceful demonstrators as a violation of international law.
How to remember “denounce” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “denounce” sounds like “the announce”. If you hear ‘THE ANNOUNCE’ of bad news, someone’s about to DENOUNCE the villain!
What are synonyms for “denounce”?
Common synonyms: condemn, criticize, attack.