denunciation
gb/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
elítélés, elítélő nyilatkozat, vádirat, feljelentés, felmondás
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
elítélés
B2
Usage pattern:
denunciation of [someone/something]
The senator’s remarks drew denunciation from across the political spectrum.
A szenátor kijelentései az egész politikai spektrum részéről elítélést váltottak ki.
Human rights groups issued a denunciation of the government’s crackdown.
Az emberi jogi szervezetek elítélésüket fejezték ki a kormány kemény fellépése miatt.
There was loud denunciation of the company’s treatment of its workers.
Learner examples
Her speech was a denunciation of racism.
A beszéde a rasszizmus éles elítélése volt.
The newspaper printed a denunciation of the new law.
Az újság leközölte az új törvény elítélését.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with renunciation (giving something up) or pronunciation.
Meaning
public condemnation or strong criticism
Collocations
public denunciation
|strong denunciation
|a denunciation of corruption
|a denunciation of violence
|widespread denunciation
|international denunciation
|swift denunciation
|official denunciation
|mount a denunciation
|face denunciation
Synonyms
condemnation (More general; denunciation often implies public, forceful disapproval.)
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censure (Often more official or institutional than denunciation.)
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reproach (Can be personal; denunciation is usually more public.)
Antonyms
praise (Expressing approval rather than strong disapproval.)
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endorsement (Public support instead of public condemnation.)
Themes
society
|politics
|media
|conflict
Definition
strong public criticism of someone or something
the act of publicly expressing strong disapproval of someone or something
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
vádirat
C1
Usage pattern:
a denunciation of [someone/something]
The group released a denunciation calling the attack “unacceptable.”
A csoport egy elítélő nyilatkozatot tett közzé, amely a támadást „elfogadhatatlannak” nevezte.
His article was a lengthy denunciation of the school’s new policy.
A cikke hosszas vádirat volt az iskola új szabályzata ellen.
In a brief denunciation, the CEO rejected the allegations as false.
Learner examples
They wrote a denunciation of the decision.
A döntést elítélő nyilatkozatot írtak.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse it where criticism or complaint is more natural in everyday speech.
Meaning
a statement of strong disapproval
Collocations
issue a denunciation
|publish a denunciation
|a televised denunciation
|a formal denunciation
|a fiery denunciation
|a scathing denunciation
|a written denunciation
|a denunciation statement
|a denunciation speech
|a denunciation from [someone]
Synonyms
statement (Neutral; denunciation specifically expresses strong disapproval.)
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rebuke (Often directed at a person; denunciation can target ideas, actions, or groups.)
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diatribe (More emotional and extended; denunciation may be shorter and more formal.)
Antonyms
commendation (A statement of approval rather than disapproval.)
Themes
communication
|media
|politics
Definition
a public message that strongly criticizes
a public statement, speech, or message that strongly criticizes or condemns someone or something
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
feljelentés
B2
Usage pattern:
denunciation of [someone] (to [authority])
In the regime’s final years, denunciation of colleagues became common.
A rezsim utolsó éveiben általánossá vált a kollégák feljelentése.
The investigation began after a denunciation to local authorities.
A nyomozás egy, a helyi hatóságokhoz tett feljelentés után indult meg.
She feared denunciation if she spoke openly about her views.
Learner examples
He made a denunciation to the police.
Feljelentést tett a rendőrségen.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with announcement; this sense implies accusation and blame.
Meaning
accusing or reporting to authorities
Collocations
a denunciation to the police
|denunciation of a neighbor
|anonymous denunciation
|a denunciation campaign
|political denunciation
|public denunciation of dissidents
|denunciation and arrest
|denunciation for [something]
|denunciation by informants
|fear of denunciation
Synonyms
accusation (General; denunciation often suggests a public or official reporting aspect.)
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informing (More neutral; denunciation is usually hostile and condemning.)
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reporting (Can be neutral; denunciation implies blame and moral judgment.)
Antonyms
exoneration (Clearing someone of blame instead of accusing them.)
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defense (Supporting someone rather than reporting them as guilty.)
Themes
law
|crime
|society
Definition
reporting someone as guilty to an authority
the act of accusing someone of wrongdoing, especially by reporting them to an authority or the public in a hostile or punitive way
NOUN
C2
LEGAL
4
felmondás
C1
Usage pattern:
denunciation of [treaty/agreement]
The government filed a denunciation of the treaty in accordance with its terms.
A kormány az egyezmény feltételeinek megfelelően benyújtotta annak felmondását.
Denunciation takes effect six months after written notice is delivered.
A felmondás az írásbeli értesítés kézbesítésétől számított hat hónap után lép hatályba.
Lawyers debated whether the contract allowed denunciation without cause.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with denouncement (a less common variant spelling in some contexts); in legal contexts denunciation is standard.
Meaning
formal ending of a treaty
Collocations
denunciation of a treaty
|denunciation of the agreement
|formal denunciation
|notice of denunciation
|instrument of denunciation
|denunciation period
|denunciation procedure
|unilateral denunciation
|denunciation by [a state/party]
|denunciation takes effect
Synonyms
withdrawal (Broader; denunciation is a specific formal legal step.)
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termination (General legal ending; denunciation highlights the official notice mechanism.)
Antonyms
ratification (Formal approval/acceptance of a treaty rather than ending it.)
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renewal (Continuing an agreement instead of withdrawing from it.)
Themes
law
|politics
|international_relations
Definition
an official legal notice to end an agreement
the formal act of withdrawing from or terminating a treaty, agreement, or legal obligation by giving official notice
Grammar
Dictionary form
denunciation
IPA
GB/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
de - nun - ci - ation (4 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (ation)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: denunciation
- Plural: denunciation, denunciations
Word family
Expressions
denunciation clause
1/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən klˈɔz/
fixed phrase
legal
contract term allowing termination
a rule in an agreement for ending it
Examples
- The agreement includes a denunciation clause requiring twelve months’ notice.
- Without a denunciation clause, withdrawal may be legally disputed.
- Lawyers reviewed the denunciation clause before the announcement.
denunciation of a treaty
1/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən əv ə tɹˈiti/
fixed phrase
legal
formal withdrawal from a treaty
an official legal step to end a treaty
Examples
- The denunciation of the treaty triggered a six-month waiting period.
- Parliament debated whether denunciation of the treaty was necessary.
- After denunciation of the treaty, the parties began negotiating a replacement.
letter of denunciation
1/lˈɛtɚ əv dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
written statement accusing or condemning
a letter that strongly criticizes or accuses
Examples
- The agency received a letter of denunciation accusing the contractor of fraud.
- She submitted a letter of denunciation to the board.
- Several anonymous letters of denunciation arrived during the dispute.
Learner examples
- He wrote a letter of denunciation.
public denunciation
1/pˈʌblɪk dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
open condemnation in public
strong criticism said in public
Examples
- The actor issued a public denunciation of online harassment.
- International leaders joined in public denunciation of the attack.
- Her public denunciation of the plan surprised her colleagues.
Learner examples
- They made a public denunciation of the decision.