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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A formal announcement or declaration of disapproval or criticism.

Example sentence: The denunciations against the corrupt government were heard loud and clear.

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Sense 2:

Public condemnation or accusation of someone or something.

Example sentence: The celebrity faced denunciations from the public after his offensive remarks.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

To publicly criticize or accuse someone or something.

Example sentence: The journalist denounced the corrupt practices of the business tycoon.

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Sense 2:

To inform or give notice to authorities about illegal or wrongdoings.

Example sentence: He denunciated his friend to the police after discovering his involvement in the crime.

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Part of Speech: Plural Noun

Sense 1:

Multiple instances of formal declarations of disapproval or condemnation.

Example sentence: The denunciations made by various activist groups highlighted the corrupted system.

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