DENOUNCE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

speak out against

Example: He denounced the Nazis

Categories: Knock, Criticize, Criticise, Pick apart

Part of speech: Verb

announce the termination of, as of treaties

Categories: Announce, Denote

Part of speech: Verb

give away information about somebody

Example: He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam

Categories: Inform

The word "denounce" comes from Latin dēnūntiō, which comes from Old French denuncier.

Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.