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Decry – Publicly denounce

PRONUNCIATION

(Pronounced dih-cry)

To remember the definition of the word decry, use the following mnemonic:

I did cry (decry) after being publicly denounced. 

A deep cry (decry) after being publicly denounced. 

 

Examples of decry in a sentence

You're right to decry the waste and environmental impact.

I do not intend to decry the commercialisation of sports.

A growing chorus of voices has joined together to decry this idea.

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