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