Synonyms for denouncement


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-nouns
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈnaʊns


Définition of denouncement

Origin :
  • early 14c., "announce," from Old French denoncier (12c., Modern French dénoncer), from Latin denuntiare "to announce, proclaim; denounce, menace; command, order," from de- "down" + nuntiare "proclaim, announce," from nuntius "messenger" (see nuncio). Negative sense in English via meaning "to declare or proclaim" something as cursed, excommunicated, forgiven, removed from office. Related: Denounced; denouncing.
  • noun accusation
Example sentences :
  • The Baronet not long after this denouncement retired to Boston.
  • Extract from : « The Loyalists of Massachusetts » by James H. Stark
  • But a subject class or race does but little for their amelioration when content with its denouncement.
  • Extract from : « Shadow and Light » by Mifflin Wistar Gibbs

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