What is another word for denouncements?

Pronunciation: [dɪnˈa͡ʊnsmənts] (IPA)

Denouncements are expressions of strong disapproval or condemnation. They can be conveyed in different ways using synonyms such as criticism, censure, condemnation, disapproval, opprobrium and vituperation. When somebody speaks out to denounce something or someone, they are more likely to use language that is powerful and emotional. They may say, "I condemn the actions of the government," or "I disapprove of the way he handled the situation." The stronger the word used in the language, the more forceful the denouncement and the clearer the message being sent. While synonymous with other words, the use of Denouncement implies a severe degree of condemnation.

What are the hypernyms for Denouncements?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Denouncements

Driven into the churchyard, and the wind blowing strong, he could not kindle his candles, and the new prophet was awkwardly compelled to conclude his five denouncements, abolishing the Sabbath, tithes, ministers, magistrates, and, at last, the Bible itself, without putting out each candle, as he could not kindle them; observing, however, each time-"And here I should put out the first light, but the wind is so high that I cannot kindle it."
"Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 (of 3)"
Isaac Disraeli
We are never going to eliminate the abortion curse of present-day civilization by merely preaching against it-warnings and denouncements alone will not suffice to remove the stain.
"The Mother and Her Child"
William S. Sadler Lena K. Sadler
Moreover, the applied reduction of duty, for which the treaty denouncements were necessary, encouraged only the carrying of dutiable imports to our shores, while the tonnage which unfurls the flag on the seas is both free and dutiable, and the cargoes which make it nation eminent in trade are outgoing, rather than incoming.
"Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to the Present"
Various

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