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- Dictionarydecry/dɪˈkrʌɪ/
verb
- 1. publicly denounce: "they decried human rights abuses"
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DECRY definition: 1. to criticize something as bad, without value, or unnecessary: 2. to criticize something as bad…. Learn more.
The meaning of DECRY is to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly. How to use decry in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Decry.
decry means to express one’s vigorous disapproval of or to denounce: to decry all forms of discrimination. denigrate means to speak damagingly of, to criticize in derogative terms: denigrating his works as trifling and poorly executed. deprecate implies the expression of earnest, thoughtful disapproval: to deprecate a plan because of possible ...
DECRY meaning: 1. to criticize something as bad, without value, or unnecessary: 2. to criticize something as bad…. Learn more.
Definition of decry verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a. To condemn as wrong or reprehensible: "an editorial in which he decried the proliferation of cheap handguns" (Bill Turque). b. To express disapproval of (a person); denounce: "I could not bear to hear my old nurse so decried" (Charles Dickens). See Synonyms at criticize. 2.
decry means to express one’s vigorous disapproval of or to denounce: to decry all forms of discrimination. denigrate means to speak damagingly of, to criticize in derogative terms: denigrating his works as trifling and poorly executed. deprecate implies the expression of earnest, thoughtful disapproval: to deprecate a plan because of possible ...
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Decry means to express one's vigorous disapproval of or to denounce: to decry all forms of discrimination. Denigrate means to speak damagingly of, to criticize in derogative terms: denigrating his works as trifling and poorly executed.
Decry comes from the Old French descrier, "to cry out" or "announce." When you decry something, you simultaneously condemn it and discredit it, a formal act.
