KJV Dictionary Definition: denounce

denounce

DENOUNCE, v.t. L. To tell, or declare.

1. To declare solemnly; to proclaim in a threatening manner; to announce or declare, as a threat.

I denounce to you this day, that ye shall surely perish. Deut. 30.

So we say, to denounce war; to denounce wrath.

2. To threaten by some outward sign, or expression.

His look denounced revenge.

3. To inform against; to accuse; as, to denounce one for neglect of duty.

denounced

DENOUNCED, pp.

1. Threatened by open declaration; as, punishment is denounced against the ungodly.

2. Accused; proclaimed; as, he was denounced as an enemy.

denouncement

DENOUNCEMENT, n. The declaration of a menace, or of evil; denunciation.

denouncer

DENOUNCER, n. One who denounces, or declares a menace.

Here comes the sad denouncer of my fate.

denouncing

DENOUNCING, ppr. Declaring, as a threat; threatening; accusing.