Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decried
verb
/dɪˈkraɪ/
Definition
To publicly denounce or criticize something.
Examples
- The senator decried the proposed law as unjust.
- Activists decried the environmental policies of the government.
- She decried the treatment of animals in the factory farms.
Meaning
When someone decries something, they express strong disapproval in a clear and open manner.
Synonyms
- Condemn
- Criticize
- Denounce
- Disparage
- Belittle
