Word
denunciation
Phoneticsde·nun·ci·a·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/dɪˌnənsiˈeɪʃən/
UK/dɪnˌʌnsɪˈeɪʃən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a strong public statement saying that someone or something is bad or wrong. You use it when leaders, groups, or the media officially criticize an action or idea.
n. a public condemnation of a person, action, or doctrine as wrong or evil. Often issued by an authority or group and directed at conduct deemed morally or politically unacceptable.
Examples
“The mayor faces denunciation for his unfair decision.”
“After the scandal, opposition leaders issued a joint denunciation of the minister's handling of public funds.”
“Despite the government's swift denunciation of the attack, critics argued that condemnation without concrete policy change would do little to prevent further violence.”
Examples
simple
“The mayor faces denunciation for his unfair decision.”
contextual
“After the scandal, opposition leaders issued a joint denunciation of the minister's handling of public funds.”
complex
“Despite the government's swift denunciation of the attack, critics argued that condemnation without concrete policy change would do little to prevent further violence.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “denunciation” in context.
Verb
01. call for denunciation
“Opposition parties called for denunciation of the fraudulent election.”
verb + prep + noun
02. deliver denunciation
“She delivered a denunciation of the regime in her speech to parliament.”
verb + noun
03. denunciation follows
“Swift denunciation followed the minister's controversial comments on immigration.”
noun + verb
04. denunciation mounts
“International denunciation mounted as evidence of abuses emerged.”
noun + verb
05. draw denunciation
“The decision drew denunciation from international observers and the press.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. fierce denunciation
“The policy drew fierce denunciation from human rights groups worldwide.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. chorus of denunciation
“His comments sparked a chorus of denunciation across the media.”
noun + prep + noun
08. denunciation of racism
“The club published a clear denunciation of racism after the incident.”
noun + prep + noun
09. denunciation of violence
“All parties signed a joint denunciation of violence ahead of the election.”
noun + prep + noun
10. draw swift denunciation from
“The proposal drew swift denunciation from opposition leaders.”
11. face widespread denunciation over
“The company faced widespread denunciation over its labour practices.”
12. issue a strong denunciation of
“The government issued a strong denunciation of the terrorist bombing.”
Usage
Commonly followed by 'of' to name the target: 'denunciation of corruption'.
Real-World Examples
“Perhaps the first major political document to appear in samizdat was Khruschev’s ‘secret speech’ of 1956 – a denunciation of Stalin that marked the beginning of a political and cultural thaw.” Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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