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denounce vs condemn

condemn vs denounce

denounce and condemn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
denounce No No Yes No
condemn No No Yes No
As verbs, condemn is a hyponym of denounce; that is, condemn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than denounce:
  • denounce: speak out against
  • condemn: express strong disapproval of
Other hyponyms of denounce include fulminate, rail, decry, excoriate, objurgate, reprobate.
denounce (verb) condemn (verb)
speak out against express strong disapproval of
give away information about somebody pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
announce the termination of, as of treaties declare or judge unfit for use or habitation
to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful demonstrate the guilt of (someone)
appropriate (property) for public use
compel or force into a particular state or activity
Difference between denounce and condemn

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