Decries

/dɪˈkraɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of decry; strongly criticizes or publicly denounces.

Etymology

From decry (from Old French décrier). In present tense, the regular English verb pattern adds -s or -es to match the third-person singular subject.

Kelly Says

When a prominent person decries injustice, their statement can spark movements—the power of decrying is that it combines moral judgment with public visibility.

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