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Word of the Day: Denounce

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The word of the day is 'denounce'.

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It is a verb that means:
1. speak out against
2. accuse or condemn openly or formally as disgraceful

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Other meanings:
3. give away information about somebody
4. announce the termination of, as of treaties
The syllables are divided as 'de-nounce' and it is pronounced as \di-ˈnau̇n(t)s\.
Some synonyms of this verb form are "condemn", "censure", "villify", "reject" and "discredit".
Some opposite words are "approve", "applaud", "compliment", "flatter", "endorse" and "accept".
How do you use ‘denounce’ in sentences?
1. The king denounced the treaty with his neighbors after the revolt. 

2. The lady denounced her co-worker to the manager.
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