Denounce

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Public DisapprovalPlay
Used when publicly expressing strong disapproval, often in a formal setting or in the media. SlideThe editorial denounced the celebrity's scandalous behavior.
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Moral StandpointPlay
Highlights the moral perspective of the speaker when criticizing something as wrong or evil. SlideActivists denounced the new law as a violation of human rights.
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Strong EmotionPlay
Conveys a sense of anger or urgency in the speaker's condemnation. SlideThe community denounced the lack of support from the authorities after the disaster.