What is another word for decries?

Pronunciation: [dɪkɹˈa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Decries is a verb that means to criticize or condemn. There are many synonyms for this word, all of which indicate disapproval or denunciation. Some of the most common include denounce, condemn, censure, revile, vilify, castigate, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, and fault. Each of these words implies a different level of severity and intensity, but all convey the same basic meaning. For example, denounce and condemn are stronger synonyms that often imply public or official disapproval, while censure and reproach are milder synonyms that suggest personal disapproval. Regardless of the synonym used, the main message is always the same: to express criticism and disapproval of someone or something.

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Usage examples for Decries

So I away to White Hall, and thence, the Council being up, walked to St. James's, and there had much discourse with Sir W. Coventry at his chamber, who I find quite weary of the warr, decries our having any warr at all, or himself to have been any occasion of it, that he hopes this will make us shy of any warr hereafter, or to prepare better for it, believes that one overthrow on the Dutch side would make them desire peace, and that one on ours will make us willing to accept of one: tells me that Commissioner Pett is fallen infinitely under the displeasure of the Prince and Duke of Albemarle, not giving them satisfaction in the getting out of the fleete, and that the complaint he believes is come to the King, and by Sir W. Coventry's discourse I find he do concur in it, and speaks of his having of no authority in the place where he is, and I do believe at least it will end in his being removed to some other yarde, and I am not sorry for it, but do fear that though he deserves as bad, yet at this time the blame may not be so well deserved.
"Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete Transcribed From The Shorthand Manuscript In The Pepysian Library Magdalene College Cambridge By The Rev. Mynors Bright"
Samuel Pepys Commentator: Lord Braybrooke
More than one authority decries the use of iron as a constructive element, and Chaucer's description of the Temple of Mars in the Knight's Tale reads significantly: Wrought all of burned steel...
"The Cathedrals of Northern France"
Francis Miltoun
I believe in justification by faith and good works, but I have no use for a man who decries this doctrine when he never exercised a particle of faith nor did a good deed in his life.
"The Jericho Road"
W. Bion Adkins

Famous quotes with Decries

  • No man who believes in force and violence is an Anarchist. The true Anarchist decries all influences save those of love and reason. Ideas are his only arms. Being an Anarchist I am also a Socialist.The wise way to benefit humanity is to attend to your own affairs, and thus give other people an opportunity to look after theirs.If there is any better way to teach virtue than by practicing it, I do not know it.Would you make men better — set them an example. The millenium will never come until governments cease from governing, and the meddler is at rest.
    Elbert Hubbard

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