denunciation

/dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · [dɪnˌʌnsiˈeʃən] /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · [dɪnˌʌnsiˈeʃən] /di-ˌnən(t)-sē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce denunciation (audio)/ (ame, mw)

denunciation — noun

  • denunciationsingular
  • denunciationsplural

1. a strong public statement saying that a person, action, or idea is seriously wro

1.名詞C1
釋義

a strong public statement saying that a person, action, or idea is seriously wrong and deserves blame.

例句

The mayor's denunciation of the hate speech drew cheers from the crowd.

pattern: denunciation of [speech/act]

After the oil spill, Hana published a fierce denunciation of the company's safety record.

collocation: fierce denunciation of [thing]

同義詞
  • condemnation

    close in meaning, often sounding slightly more official or institutional

  • censure

    more formal and often used for official disapproval by a body or authority

  • criticism

    broader and usually weaker, without the same moral force

反義詞
  • praise

    openly expressing approval instead of blame

  • endorsement

    publicly supporting a person, plan, or view

文法句型

denunciation of [action/policy/person]

public/fierce denunciation

用法筆記

Usually seen in speeches, news reports, and official statements. The target normally follows 'of'; if the focus is on naming the supposed wrongdoer, sense 2 is often a better fit.

常見錯誤

❌The article made a denunciation to the new tax.
✅The article made a denunciation of the new tax.
💡This noun usually takes 'of' to name what is being attacked.
❌Her denunciation accused the mayor of theft.
✅Her denunciation of the mayor accused him of theft.
💡The person or thing under attack normally follows 'of'.

2. the open act of naming someone as responsible for a bad or illegal act, often to

2.名詞C1
釋義

the open act of naming someone as responsible for a bad or illegal act, often to shame them or bring punishment.

例句

During the hearings, Theo's denunciation of his former boss listed dates, emails, and bank transfers.

pattern: denunciation of [person] with evidence

The leaflet warned villagers against denunciation of neighbors without proof.

warning against denunciation without proof

同義詞
  • accusation

    broader and not necessarily public or formal

  • allegation

    often used when the claim is unproved or being reported cautiously

  • exposure

    focuses more on revealing hidden facts than on directly blaming someone

反義詞
  • defense

    speaking to protect the person rather than accuse them

  • vindication

    public proof that the accused person was right or innocent

文法句型

denunciation of [person] for [act]

false/public denunciation

用法筆記

This sense points at the person being blamed and often includes claims, names, or evidence. Sense 1 is broader moral criticism of an action, policy, or idea rather than a public naming of the wrongdoer.

常見錯誤

❌The minister's denunciation of the law named no person at all.
✅The minister's denunciation of the contractor named him as the one who took bribes.
💡Use this sense when someone is being identified as the wrongdoer, not when only an idea or policy is attacked.