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Decry

Definition

(formal) To strongly criticize or condemn something, often in a public or formal setting; to express disapproval or outrage. Typically used in contexts where the speaker seeks to draw attention to a perceived injustice or wrongdoing.

Example Sentences

1The human rights organization has decried the government's decision to restrict freedom of speech, calling it a 'blatant attack on democracy'.
2Is it hypocritical for celebrities to decry income inequality while earning millions from endorsement deals?
3The editorial board decried the lack of transparency in the company's financial dealings, accusing them of 'gross malfeasance'.
4Avoid using language that decries an entire group of people based on the actions of a few; such rhetoric is both divisive and counterproductive.
5There is a long tradition of social critics who have decried the excesses of capitalism, from Marx to modern-day economists.

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