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denounce
to publicly condemn
In more detail
1. (verb) to publicly say that someone or something is bad or wrong
2. (verb) to inform authorities that someone has done something illegal or wrong
Examples
- 1. Environmental groups denounce the company for polluting the river.
- 2. She denounced her neighbor to the police for stealing her car.
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