denounce
verb (used with object)
to condemn or censure openly or publicly.
denouncing
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present participleof denounce.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Coppélia Moreau, a student organizer at Nanterre University, said yellow vests and students are united in denouncing bleak prospects for the country’s youth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
Times with a big picture of me, sort of denouncing me.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
Terry Strada, whose husband Tom Strada died in the Twin Towers, unleashed a stinging attack on Riyadh, accusing it of complicity in the attacks, and denouncing former presidents who were in attendance.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
In 2020, she was among a cross-section of public figures who signed an open letter denouncing cancel culture, saying it weakens open debate by shutting people down.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
My sister spent the next ten minutes denouncing the Greek system of sororities and fraternities.
From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
