De-nounce', v. t.
v. t. [imp. & p. p. DENOUNCED (de-nounst'); p. pr. & vb. n. DENOUNCING.] [Fr. dénoncer, Pr., Sp., & Pg. denunciar, It. denunziare, dinunziare, Lat. denunciare, denuntiare, from de and nunciare, nuntiare, a messenger, message, news.]
Sense 1. To make known in a solemn, formal, or official manner; to give notice of; to announce or declare. “Denouncing wrath to come.” Milton.
Sense 2. To threaten by some outward sign or expression. “His look denounced revenge.” Milton.
Sense 3. To point out as deserving of reprehension or punishment, &c.; to inform against; to invoke censure upon; to stigmatize; to accurse. “Denounced for a heretic.” More.