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The correct spelling is denounces.

How to pronounce denounces

verb

Say it like: Den-own-ses

The correct spelling is denounces. To make known in a formal manner; to proclaim; to announce; to declare. For example: "to denounce someone as a swindler, or as a coward"

Usage Examples

to denounce someone as a swindler, or as a coward

to denounce a confederate in crime

to denounce war; to denounce punishment

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To make known in a formal manner; to proclaim; to announce; to declare.
  2. 2.To criticize or speak out against (someone or something); to point out as deserving of reprehension, etc.; to openly accuse or condemn in a threatening manner; to invoke censure upon; to stigmatize; to blame.
  3. 3.To make a formal or public accusation against; to inform against; to accuse.
  4. 4.To proclaim in a threatening manner; to threaten by some outward sign or expression; make a menace of.
  5. 5.To announce the termination of; especially a treaty or armistice.

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