Denounce meaning

What does “denounce” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“denounce” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: speak out against.

denounce

verb

  1. speak out against

    “He denounced the Nazis”

  2. to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

    “He denounced the government action”

    “She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock”

  3. announce the termination of, as of treaties

  4. give away information about somebody

    “He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University