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DENOUNCING Synonyms

There are 43 synonyms of the word denouncing. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word denouncing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DENOUNCING

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accusing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• containing or expressing accusation

berating
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a severe rebuke

condemning
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• containing or imposing condemnation or censure

denigrating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

disparaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

reproving
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

upbraiding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a severe scolding

abusing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• improper or excessive use

verb

• treat badly

• change the inherent purpose or function of something

• use foul or abusive language towards

• use wrongly or improperly or excessively

blaming
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

adjective satellite

• expletives used informally as intensifiers

verb

• put or pin the blame on

• harass with constant criticism

• attribute responsibility to

castigating
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

censuring
verbv
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

criticizing
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

decrying
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

defaming
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

discrediting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the state of being held in low esteem

verb

• cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

• damage the reputation of

• reject as false; refuse to accept

lambasting
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

maligning
verbv
adjective

• evil or harmful in nature or influence

adjective satellite

• having or exerting a malignant influence

verb

• speak unfavorably about

rebuking
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

reprimanding
adjectiveadj
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproaching
verbv
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

Best Hypernyms For DENOUNCING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for denouncing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
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Phrases (1)
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Alternatives for ACCUSING

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