Meaning of the word denounced in English

What does denounced mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

denounced

US /dɪˈnaʊnst/
UK /dɪˈnaʊnst/

Verb

1.

publicly declare to be wrong or evil

Example:
The government was denounced for its human rights abuses.
He denounced the new policy as discriminatory.
2.

inform against someone

Example:
The spy was denounced by a former colleague.
She threatened to denounce him to the authorities.
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