Denounced
/dɪˈnaʊnst/
Definitions
- (v. (past tense)) Past tense of denounce, meaning to publicly condemn or accuse, especially in a legal context.
The defendant was denounced by the prosecutor for his involvement in the fraud.
Forms
- denounce
- denounces
- denouncing
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Commentary
Typically used to indicate formal or public condemnation within legal or political discourse; refer to 'denounce' for full definitional treatment.
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