denounce vs criticize

denounce and criticize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
denounce	No	No	Yes	No
criticize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, criticize is a hypernym of denounce; that is, criticize is a word with a broader meaning than denounce:

denounce: speak out against
criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Other hypernyms of denounce include criticise, knock, pick apart.

denounce (verb)	criticize (verb)
speak out against	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
give away information about somebody	act as a critic
announce the termination of, as of treaties
to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful