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denunciation

gb/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
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Substantiivi formal C1 action
1

public condemnation or strong criticism

strong public criticism of someone or something

Käyttömalli: denunciation of [someone/something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Do not confuse with renunciation (giving something up) or pronunciation.
Synonyymit
condemnation (More general; denunciation often implies public, forceful disapproval.) | censure (Often more official or institutional than denunciation.) | reproach (Can be personal; denunciation is usually more public.)
Antonyymit
praise (Expressing approval rather than strong disapproval.) | endorsement (Public support instead of public condemnation.)
Kollokaatiot
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
Teemat
society |politics |media |conflict
Esimerkit
  • The senator’s remarks drew denunciation from across the political spectrum.
  • Human rights groups issued a denunciation of the government’s crackdown.
  • There was loud denunciation of the company’s treatment of its workers.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • Her speech was a denunciation of racism.
  • The newspaper printed a denunciation of the new law.
Substantiivi formal C1 entity
2

a statement of strong disapproval

a public message that strongly criticizes

Käyttömalli: a denunciation of [someone/something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may overuse it where criticism or complaint is more natural in everyday speech.
Synonyymit
statement (Neutral; denunciation specifically expresses strong disapproval.) | rebuke (Often directed at a person; denunciation can target ideas, actions, or groups.) | diatribe (More emotional and extended; denunciation may be shorter and more formal.)
Antonyymit
commendation (A statement of approval rather than disapproval.)
Kollokaatiot
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]
Teemat
communication |media |politics
Esimerkit
  • The group released a denunciation calling the attack “unacceptable.”
  • His article was a lengthy denunciation of the school’s new policy.
  • In a brief denunciation, the CEO rejected the allegations as false.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • They wrote a denunciation of the decision.
Substantiivi formal C1 action
3

accusing or reporting to authorities

reporting someone as guilty to an authority

Käyttömalli: denunciation of [someone] (to [authority])
Tyypillinen virhe:
Do not confuse with announcement; this sense implies accusation and blame.
Synonyymit
accusation (General; denunciation often suggests a public or official reporting aspect.) | informing (More neutral; denunciation is usually hostile and condemning.) | reporting (Can be neutral; denunciation implies blame and moral judgment.)
Antonyymit
exoneration (Clearing someone of blame instead of accusing them.) | defense (Supporting someone rather than reporting them as guilty.)
Kollokaatiot
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
Teemat
law |crime |society
Esimerkit
  • In the regime’s final years, denunciation of colleagues became common.
  • The investigation began after a denunciation to local authorities.
  • She feared denunciation if she spoke openly about her views.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • He made a denunciation to the police.
Substantiivi legal C2 action
4

formal ending of a treaty

an official legal notice to end an agreement

Käyttömalli: denunciation of [treaty/agreement]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Do not confuse with denouncement (a less common variant spelling in some contexts); in legal contexts denunciation is standard.
Synonyymit
withdrawal (Broader; denunciation is a specific formal legal step.) | termination (General legal ending; denunciation highlights the official notice mechanism.)
Antonyymit
ratification (Formal approval/acceptance of a treaty rather than ending it.) | renewal (Continuing an agreement instead of withdrawing from it.)
Kollokaatiot
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
Teemat
law |politics |international_relations
Esimerkit
  • The government filed a denunciation of the treaty in accordance with its terms.
  • Denunciation takes effect six months after written notice is delivered.
  • Lawyers debated whether the contract allowed denunciation without cause.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
denunciation
IPA
GB/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
Tavut ja painotus
de - nun - ci - ation (4 tavua)
Stress on 4th syllable (ation)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
  • Base: denunciation
  • Plural: denunciation, denunciations
Sanaperhe
Forms
denunciations noun
Core family
denounce verb C1
Related words
denouncement noun denouncer noun
Negative and opposite forms
praise verb B1 approval noun B1
Advanced or less common
denunciatory adjective
Ilmaukset

denunciation clause

1
/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən klˈɔz/
fixed phrase legal

contract term allowing termination

a rule in an agreement for ending it

Esimerkit
  • 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

Esimerkit
  • 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

Esimerkit
  • 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.

public denunciation

1
/pˈʌblɪk dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

open condemnation in public

strong criticism said in public

Esimerkit
  • 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.

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