denunciations
|de-nun-ci-a-tions|
/dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃənz/
(denunciation)
public condemnation
Etymology
'denunciation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'denuntiatio' (from the verb 'denuntiare'), where 'de-' meant 'away, completely' and 'nuntiare' meant 'to announce or report'.
'denuntiare' (Latin) passed into Old French as 'denoncier/denuncier' and Middle English as 'denunciacioun/denunciation', eventually becoming modern English 'denunciation'.
Initially, it meant 'an announcement' or 'to announce publicly'; over time it shifted toward the sense of 'publicly declaring blame or accusing', which is the primary modern meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'denunciation'.
'Denunciations' is the plural form used when referring to multiple acts of denouncing.
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Noun 2
public condemnation or strong criticism of someone or something, often expressed openly or formally.
The company faced multiple denunciations in the press after the safety scandal.
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Noun 3
formal accusation reported to authorities accusing someone of wrongdoing (often a legal or official complaint).
Several denunciations were filed with the police alleging fraud by the contractor.
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Last updated: 2025/11/01 16:06