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denounce vs decry

decry vs denounce

denounce and decry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
denounce No No Yes No
decry No No Yes No
As verbs, decry is a hyponym of denounce; that is, decry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than denounce:
  • denounce: speak out against
  • decry: express strong disapproval of
Other hyponyms of denounce include fulminate, rail, condemn, excoriate, objurgate, reprobate.
denounce (verb) decry (verb)
speak out against express strong disapproval of
give away information about somebody
announce the termination of, as of treaties
to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
Difference between denounce and decry

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