Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decry
verb
/dɪˈkraɪ/
Definition
To publicly denounce or criticize something.
Examples
- The officials decried the rising levels of pollution in the city.
- She decried the unfair treatment of workers during the meeting.
- Many activists decried the new law as unjust and harmful.
Meaning
Decry means to express strong disapproval of something, usually in a public setting or through written communication.
Synonyms
- condemn
- criticize
- denounce
- disparage
- rebuke
