denunciation
noun
- disapproval of an act by society expressed by the imposition of a punishment
- act/process of speaking negatively about, publicly condemning
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ / /dɪˌnʊnsiˈeɪʃən/
noun
- Proclamation; announcement; a publishing.
- The act of denouncing; an accusation made in public
“His sermon was a forthright denunciation of sin”
“[Stephen] Miller’s uncle, a neuroscientist, has been welcomed onto the public stage for his denunciations of his nephew’s immigration policies, which the elder Miller has characterized as hypocritical: the Millers’ not-so-distant Jewish ancestors were, of course, immigrants themselves.”
- An open declaration of personal fault.
“"Well," said the Duc, with that outward calmness of manner which anger often affects; "so you do not like me? I am sorry for your bad taste! and I bid you good night, quite convinced that you will repent your refusal; and I dare say you will never get married at all." So saying, he left the terrace; while Francesca remained for a few minutes, bewildered by the suddenness of the scene, and half inclined to laugh at the Duc's parting denunciation.”
- That by which anything is denounced; threat of evil; public menace or accusation; arraignment.
- The announcement of termination (of a treaty).