WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

Decries

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To express strong disapproval or condemnation towards something

Usage: She decries the use of violence as a means of solving conflicts.

Sample Sentence: The activist decried the government's decision to cut funding for healthcare.

Sense 2: To publicly denounce or criticize something

Usage: The famous actor decries the unfair treatment of animals in circuses.

Sample Sentence: The journalist wrote an article that decried the corrupt practices of the local government.

Sense 3: To belittle or belittle something

Usage: He often decries the achievements of his colleagues in order to make himself look better.

Sample Sentence: Instead of appreciating the efforts of his team, the CEO decried their work.