Becry

/bɪˈkraɪ/ verb

To denounce publicly or proclaim something shameful; to cry out against.

From 'be-' (meaning thoroughly or all around) plus 'cry' (from Old French 'crier', meaning to call out loudly). Originally meant to cry out about or proclaim loudly, often in condemnation.

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