denounce
verb (used with object)
to condemn or censure openly or publicly.
has denounced
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present perfectof denounce (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In contrast, Pope Leo XIV has denounced war, especially unprovoked wars.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
Leo has denounced the race for AI in the military field, saying that "delegating decisions concerning the life and death of human beings to machines" is a "destructive spiral".
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
For weeks, Leo has denounced not only the U.S.-led war on Iran, but war in general.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
China has denounced as "interference" criticism over this type of appeal, which it has made three times previously.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2025
Fort is a traitor, he has denounced others.
From Tales from Many Sources Vol. V by Various
