denounces; denounced; denouncing
denounces; denounced; denouncing
Learner's definition of DENOUNCE
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: to publicly state that someone or something is bad or wrong : to criticize (someone or something) harshly and publicly谴责;指责;斥责 -
The government called on the group to denounce the use of violence.政府呼吁这个团体对使用暴力进行谴责。
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denouncing their political enemies指责他们的政敌
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The film was denounced for the way it portrayed its female characters.这部电影因其塑造女性角色的方式而遭到指责。
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The film was denounced [=condemned] as sexist.这部电影被谴责带有性别歧视。
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His former followers now denounce him as a traitor.他以前的拥护者现在斥责他是个叛徒。
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The plan was denounced as risky and dangerous.这项计划被指责十分危险。
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: to report (someone) to the police or other authorities for illegal or immoral acts告发 —
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