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Definition denounce in British English

denounce verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪˈnaʊns/
1

to criticize someone or something severely in public

Example

American trade policies have been denounced by some European governments.

Example

Some groups have denounced Bush's decision as ill-judged.

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2

to tell an authority such as the police that a particular person is responsible for a crime

Example

It was his own brother who denounced him to the secret police.

Definition denounce in British English