Decry
To publicly condemn or denounce something; to express strong disapproval of a policy, action, or idea.
verbDecry
To publicly condemn or denounce something; to express strong disapproval of a policy, action, or idea.
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Imagine This
Imagine a city council meeting where a respected columnist stands to condemn a new policy, loudly declaring it unfair and harmful while others boo in agreement.
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Sounds Like
dih-KRY
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Looks Like
de + cry (visual cue: prefix de- plus the word cry)
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Remember This
Decry is formal and often used in journalism, politics, or opinion writing to express strong disapproval. It does not mean to decrease in quantity.
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Other Forms
decriesverb
decriedverb
decryingverb
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Note
Do not confuse decry with descry (to discern or spot visually). They are unrelated in meaning. Decry is about denouncing; descry is about noticing.