Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decries
verb
/dɪˈkraɪ/
Definition
To publicly denounce or criticize something or someone.
Examples
- The senator decries the proposed legislation as harmful to the environment.
- Activists decried the company’s unethical labor practices during the protest.
- Many critics decried the film for its lack of originality.
Meaning
When someone decries an action, policy, or behavior, they express strong disapproval or condemnation, often in a public manner.
Synonyms
- denounces
- condemns
- criticizes
- censures
- disparages
