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to denounce
01
to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone
Transitive: to denounce an action or behavior
Examples
The activist group denounced the government's decision to cut funding for education.
The international community denounced the use of chemical weapons in the conflict.
02
to formally declare the termination or cancellation of a treaty, agreement, or armistice
Transitive: to denounce an agreement
Examples
The president prepared to denounce the longstanding trade agreement with neighboring countries.
Diplomatic tensions escalated when one nation decided to denounce the peace treaty.
Examples
In fear for her safety, she agreed to denounce the criminal organization to law enforcement.
The witness was hesitant to denounce the gang members to the police due to concerns about retaliation.
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