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denunciation

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

public condemnation or strong criticism

strong public criticism of someone or something

Tipar de utilizare: denunciation of [someone/something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Do not confuse with renunciation (giving something up) or pronunciation.
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
praise (Expressing approval rather than strong disapproval.) | endorsement (Public support instead of public condemnation.)
Colocații
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
Teme
society |politics |media |conflict
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • Her speech was a denunciation of racism.
  • The newspaper printed a denunciation of the new law.
Substantiv formal C1 entity
2

a statement of strong disapproval

a public message that strongly criticizes

Tipar de utilizare: a denunciation of [someone/something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may overuse it where criticism or complaint is more natural in everyday speech.
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
commendation (A statement of approval rather than disapproval.)
Colocații
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]
Teme
communication |media |politics
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • They wrote a denunciation of the decision.
Substantiv formal C1 action
3

accusing or reporting to authorities

reporting someone as guilty to an authority

Tipar de utilizare: denunciation of [someone] (to [authority])
Greșeală frecventă:
Do not confuse with announcement; this sense implies accusation and blame.
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
exoneration (Clearing someone of blame instead of accusing them.) | defense (Supporting someone rather than reporting them as guilty.)
Colocații
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
Teme
law |crime |society
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • He made a denunciation to the police.
Substantiv legal C2 action
4

formal ending of a treaty

an official legal notice to end an agreement

Tipar de utilizare: denunciation of [treaty/agreement]
Greșeală frecventă:
Do not confuse with denouncement (a less common variant spelling in some contexts); in legal contexts denunciation is standard.
Sinonime
withdrawal (Broader; denunciation is a specific formal legal step.) | termination (General legal ending; denunciation highlights the official notice mechanism.)
Antonime
ratification (Formal approval/acceptance of a treaty rather than ending it.) | renewal (Continuing an agreement instead of withdrawing from it.)
Colocații
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
Teme
law |politics |international_relations
Exemple
  • 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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
denunciation
IPA
GB/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
Silabe și accent
de - nun - ci - ation (4 silabe)
Stress on 4th syllable (ation)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
  • Base: denunciation
  • Plural: denunciation, denunciations
Familie de cuvinte
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
Expresii

denunciation clause

1
/dɪnˌʌnsiˈeɪʃən klˈɔz/
fixed phrase legal

contract term allowing termination

a rule in an agreement for ending it

Exemple
  • 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

Exemple
  • 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

Exemple
  • 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

Exemple
  • 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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