denouncer

denouncer — noun

1. a person who publicly states that someone or something is wrong or bad, or who r

1.名詞C2
釋義

a person who publicly states that someone or something is wrong or bad, or who reports wrongdoing to people in authority

例句

Mauricio became the loudest denouncer of corruption inside the city government offices.

denouncer + of + [thing condemned]

Ari worked as a confidential denouncer, reporting drug sales to the police.

worked as a + denouncer

同義詞
  • informer

    more focused on secretly giving information to authorities; carries a stronger negative connotation

  • whistleblower

    implies public-interest motivation and is generally positive; used for exposing serious misconduct

  • accuser

    broader term for anyone who claims another person did something wrong

反義詞
  • defender

    someone who protects or supports a person or idea against criticism

  • supporter

    someone who backs a person or cause rather than condemning it

文法句型

denouncer + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Typically followed by 'of' plus the person or thing being condemned. Often carries a negative tone when used by those being reported — unlike 'whistleblower,' which implies a public-interest motive.

常見錯誤

❌Jude was praised as a whistleblower for reporting a noisy neighbour.
✅Jude was seen as a denouncer for reporting a noisy neighbour.
💡'Whistleblower' implies exposing serious public-interest wrongdoing.