denunciation
gb/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
C1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom
formal
C1
action
1
public condemnation or strong criticism
strong public criticism of someone or something
Schéma d’usage :
denunciation of [someone/something]
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse with renunciation (giving something up) or pronunciation.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
praise (Expressing approval rather than strong disapproval.)
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endorsement (Public support instead of public condemnation.)
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
Thèmes
society
|politics
|media
|conflict
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Her speech was a denunciation of racism.
- The newspaper printed a denunciation of the new law.
Nom
formal
C1
entity
2
a statement of strong disapproval
a public message that strongly criticizes
Schéma d’usage :
a denunciation of [someone/something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse it where criticism or complaint is more natural in everyday speech.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
commendation (A statement of approval rather than 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]
Thèmes
communication
|media
|politics
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- They wrote a denunciation of the decision.
Nom
formal
C1
action
3
accusing or reporting to authorities
reporting someone as guilty to an authority
Schéma d’usage :
denunciation of [someone] (to [authority])
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse with announcement; this sense implies accusation and blame.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
exoneration (Clearing someone of blame instead of accusing them.)
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defense (Supporting someone rather than reporting them as guilty.)
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
Thèmes
law
|crime
|society
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He made a denunciation to the police.
Nom
legal
C2
action
4
formal ending of a treaty
an official legal notice to end an agreement
Schéma d’usage :
denunciation of [treaty/agreement]
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse with denouncement (a less common variant spelling in some contexts); in legal contexts denunciation is standard.
Synonymes
withdrawal (Broader; denunciation is a specific formal legal step.)
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termination (General legal ending; denunciation highlights the official notice mechanism.)
Antonymes
ratification (Formal approval/acceptance of a treaty rather than ending it.)
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renewal (Continuing an agreement instead of withdrawing from it.)
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
Thèmes
law
|politics
|international_relations
Exemples
- 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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
denunciation
API
GB/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
de - nun - ci - ation (4 syllabes)
Stress on 4th syllable (ation)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: denunciation
- Plural: denunciation, denunciations
Famille de mots
Expressions
denunciation clause
1/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən klˈɔz/
fixed phrase
legal
contract term allowing termination
a rule in an agreement for ending it
Exemples
- 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
Exemples
- 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
Exemples
- 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
Exemples
- 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.