denunciate

[ dih-nuhn-see-eyt, -shee- ]

verb (used with or without object)

, de·nun·ci·at·ed, de·nun·ci·at·ing.

1. to denounce; condemn openly.

denunciate

/ dɪˈnʌnsɪˌeɪt /

verb

1. tr to condemn; denounce

Derived Forms

• deˈnunciˌator, noun
• deˈnunciatory, adjective

Other Words From

• de·nunci·a·ble adjective
• de·nunci·ator noun
• nonde·nunci·ating adjective
• unde·nunci·ated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of denunciate¹

First recorded in 1585–95, denunciate is from the Latin word dēnuntiātus (past participle of dēnuntiāre to declare). See denounce, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of denunciate¹

C16: from Latin dēnuntiāre; see denounce

Related Words

• accuse
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• vilify