DENOUNCE, v.t. [L. To tell, or declare.] 1. To declare solemnly; to proclaim in a threatening manner; to announce or declare, as a threat.I denounce to you this day, that ye shall surely perish. Deut. 30.So we say, to denounce war; to denounce wrath.2. To threaten by some outward sign, or expression.His look denounced revenge.3. To inform against; to accuse; as, to denounce one for neglect of duty.
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