decry

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Verb decry has 1 sense

condemn, reprobate, decry, objurgate, excoriate - express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated"
--₁ is one way to denounce
Sample sentences:
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Definitions from the Web

Decry

Verb

Definition: To publicly or vehemently express strong disapproval or condemnation of someone or something.

Examples:

The politician decried the government's decision to increase taxes.
She decryed the unethical behavior of her colleagues.

Noun

Definition: A strong expression of disapproval or condemnation.

Example:

The article was a decry of the current state of the education system.

Noun (Local)

Definition: A way of expressing disapproval or disdain used in a particular locality.

Example:

The slang word "doofus" is a decry used by teenagers in this neighborhood.