denunciate

[ dih-nuhn-see-eyt, -shee- ]

verb (used with or without object)

, de·nun·ci·at·ed, de·nun·ci·at·ing.

1. to denounce; condemn openly.

denunciate

/ dɪˈnʌnsɪˌeɪt /

verb

1. tr to condemn; denounce

Derived Forms

• deˈnunciˌator, noun
• deˈnunciatory, adjective

Other Words From

• de·nunci·a·ble adjective
• de·nunci·ator noun
• nonde·nunci·ating adjective
• unde·nunci·ated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of denunciate¹

First recorded in 1585–95, denunciate is from the Latin word dēnuntiātus (past participle of dēnuntiāre to declare). See denounce, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of denunciate¹

C16: from Latin dēnuntiāre; see denounce

Example Sentences

The agreed-upon wording resolves, among other points, to "rebuke and denunciate" Kelly's decision, to "demand the immediate resignation" of Kelly, and to state that the board "has no confidence in Judge Kelly or his willingness to faithfully and fairly administer the laws of the State of California in the public's interest."

From Los Angeles Times

Two days prior, county supervisors had considered a resolution to "formally denunciate" the judge for his decision.

From Los Angeles Times

Denunciate, de-nun′shi-āt, v.t. same as Denounce.—ns.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet men revolt at the extreme applications of their own principle, and denunciate any gross and palpable advantage taken of the wants, position and necessities of others as swindling.

From Project Gutenberg

“Montroymont,” the curate said, “the deil’s in ’t but I’ll have to denunciate your leddy again.”

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• accuse
• blame
• boycott
• brand
• castigate
• censure
• criticize
• decry
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• prosecute
• rebuke
• revile
• scold
• threaten
• vilify