C2
denounce vs renounce
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| denounceverb/dɪˈnaʊns/ | Meaning to criticize someone or something strongly and in public; also to report someone to the authorities | Goes with publicly denounce | Example Human rights groups denounced the arrests as an attack on free speech. |
| renounceverb/rɪˈnaʊns/ | Meaning to formally say that you will no longer have, follow or support something | Goes with — | Example He decided to renounce his citizenship and move to another country. |
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