denunciation
UK/di.nʌnsi'eiʃәn/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A public, forceful condemnation of someone or something.
公开而强烈的谴责。
n.
A formal accusation made to an authority; an act of informing against someone.
（向当局的）告发，检举。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedde- (down, against) + nunci (declare) + -ation (act) = 'a declaring against' — a public, forceful condemnation. It is stronger and more formal than ordinary criticism, often carrying a moral charge and a named target. The everyday verb partner is denounce.
Root nunci still carries 3 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.denunciation of对……的谴责
- 2.public denunciation公开谴责
- 3.fierce denunciation猛烈声讨
- 4.issue a denunciation发表声讨
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her speech was a fierce denunciation of government corruption.
- 2.
The bishop issued a public denunciation of the new law.
- 3.
Under the regime, a single denunciation could ruin a family.