Choose the correct meaning of the word 'Denounce'.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Criticize
Denounce means to criticise or condemn someone or something strongly and publicly. Its synonym is criticize.
Example: The leaders denounced the attack on the peaceful marchers.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Announce | to make something known publicly (it carries no blame) | The principal announced the results in the assembly. |
| (2) Criticize (answer) | to point out faults, to speak against someone or something (to denounce is to criticise openly and severely, so criticize is the nearest meaning) | The newspaper criticized the plan for wasting money. |
| (3) Destroy | to damage something so badly that it no longer exists (denouncing is done with words) | The fire destroyed the old warehouse. |
| (4) Renounce | to give up formally a claim, a title or a belief (it only looks like denounce) | The prince renounced his claim to the throne. |
| Synonyms of denounce: criticize, condemn, censure, attack Antonyms of denounce: praise, commend, applaud, support Also asked in CUET (UG): denounce – 30-05-2026 Slot 2, 24-05-2025 Slot 1 renounce – 30-05-2026 Slot 1, 26-05-2026 Slot 1 |