Word |
Decry |
Meaning |
to denounce as damaging or bad |
Example 1 |
The liberal news media is constantly trying to decry the efforts of the country’s conservative president. |
Example 2 |
After the immigration bill was passed, the racist groups started to decry the features of the act. |
Example 3 |
What kind of person will decry the death of a dog yet laugh at the death of a human? |
Example 4 |
When a child recently died in an abusive foster home, people marched in protest to decry the state’s foster care system. |
Example 5 |
People who prefer physical newspapers decry the high-tech advances that have put many traditional newspaper publishers out of business. |
Example 6 |
In the movie, the minister took every opportunity to decry dancing and loud music and eventually both activities were banned in the town. |
Example 7 |
Several religious organizations have chosen to decry the obscene cartoon about Jesus. |
Example 8 |
On the crime show, the arrogant chef killed the food critic before he could decry his new restaurant. |
Example 9 |
Eve is an animal rights activist who constantly uses the media to decry the cold-heartedness of Kill shelters. |
Example 10 |
As a homosexual, I have a huge issue with anyone who chooses to decry my sexual preference as sinful. |