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5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Decry' in a Sentence

"To express strong disapproval or criticism; to speak negatively about something, declaring it as flawed or worthless." more

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Having witnessed the team's poor performance, sports analysts had decried the coach's strategy.
By the time the scientists presented their findings, critics had decried the research methodology.
Before the film's release, some film enthusiasts had decried the casting choices, anticipating a negative impact.
The community had decried the decision to close the local library, expressing their disappointment.
Long before the conference, environmentalists had decried the government's lax approach to climate change.

Decry

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verbTo express strong disapproval or criticism; to speak negatively about something, declaring it as flawed or worthless.
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Last Updated On: March 2, 2024
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