denouncement

/dɪˈnaʊnsmənt/
noun
  1. A public statement criticizing someone or something as being wrong or evil.
    • The activist's denouncement of the policy was covered by all major news outlets.
    • The official denouncement of the corruption led to several resignations.
    • Her denouncement of the unfair treatment sparked a national debate.
  2. An accusation made to the authorities against someone.
    • The police received an anonymous denouncement about the illegal activity.
    • The denouncement of the spy came from a former colleague.
    • He lived in fear of a false denouncement by his enemies.
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