denounce
verb (used with object)
to condemn or censure openly or publicly.
was denouncing
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past progressiveof denounce.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The Abradin association said it was denouncing Americanas for what it called a "multi-billion fraud," while also asking regulator CVM to investigate the retailer's auditor, PwC.
From Reuters ● Jan. 13, 2023
A Jan. 6 order also included a bottle of champagne at the same time Kremer's organization was denouncing the violence.
From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2021
But because he denounced sexual violence and mentioned that he was a father in the same breath, it seemed to them he was denouncing sexual violence merely because he is a father.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 13, 2017
Within a few months, Malik was denouncing the producer thanks to another set of leaked solo material.
From The Verge ● Jul. 31, 2015
Gen. Bragg did a good thing yesterday, even while Senator Orr was denouncing him.
From A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by John Beauchamp Jones
