1. (v. t.) To declare; to publicly proclaim; as to denounce an injustice\.

2. (v. t.) To proclaim in a threatening manner; to threaten by some outward sign or expression.

3. (v. t.) To point out as deserving of reprehension or punishment, etc.; to accuse in a threatening manner; to invoke censure upon; to stigmatize.

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