Decry – Publicly denounce
(Pronounced dih-cry)
To remember the definition of the word decry, use the following mnemonic:
I did 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.