King James Bible Dictionary

DENOUNCE, verb transitive [Latin 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. Deuteronomy 30:18.

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, participle passive

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

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

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

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

Here comes the sad denouncer of my fate.