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denunciatory

[dih-nuhn-see-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -shee-]

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adjective

characterized by or given to denunciation.

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Also de·nun·ci·a·tive

[dih-nuhn-see-ey-tiv, -uh-tiv, -shee-] /dɪˈnʌn siˌeɪ tɪv, -ə tɪv, -ʃi-/

Origin of denunciatory

First recorded in 1720–30; denunciate + -ory¹

Related formsde·nun·ci·a·tive·ly, adverbnon·de·nun·ci·a·tive, adjectivenon·de·nun·ci·a·to·ry, adjectiveun·de·nun·ci·a·to·ry, adjective

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Examples from the Web for denunciatory

She smarted still at the cartoons and denunciatory editorials in which she had so frequently been singled out for attack.
Thirty|Howard Vincent O'Brien
A most complete picture of retribution in a moral essay, set forth in the most denunciatory lines.
The Old Inns of Old England, Volume II (of 2)|Charles G. Harper
Sometimes they were denunciatory, and at other times full of fun, praise of the ship, and pathos.
Windjammers and Sea Tramps|Walter Runciman
All reformers are apt to be radical in their own views and denunciatory of the opinions of others.
History of Education|Levi Seeley

And the Banjara spread his big palm in a denunciatory way toward the dying dog.
The Three Sapphires|W. A. Fraser