denunciate
UK: dɪˈnʌnsieɪt | US: dɪˈnʌnsieɪt
vt. to publicly condemn or accuse someone or something
vt. to formally announce the termination of an agreement or treaty
The word "denunciate" stems from Latin denuntiare (to declare formally), combining de- (against) and nuntiare (to announce, from nuntius "messenger"). The morpheme nunci evolved into English words like "announce" and "pronounce," retaining its core meaning of communication. Over time, denunciate specialized to imply public condemnation or formal termination, emphasizing the act of declaring opposition.
The activist chose to denunciate the government's policies in a viral speech.
The treaty was denunciated by both parties after years of disputes.
Scholars often denunciate unethical research practices in academic journals.
His letter sought to denunciate the corruption within the organization.
The union threatened to denunciate the agreement if demands were unmet.