What does decry mean?
Definitions for decry
dɪˈkraɪde·c·ry
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word decry.
Princeton's WordNet
condemn, reprobate, decry, objurgate, excoriateverb
express strong disapproval of
"We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated"
Wiktionary
decryverb
To denounce as harmful.
decryverb
To blame for ills.
Etymology: From descrier, from des- + crier; see cry.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To DECRYverb
To censure; to blame clamorously; to clamour against.
Etymology: dercrier, French.
Malice in criticks reigns so high,
That for small errours they whole plays decry. Dryden.Those measures which are extolled by one half of the kingdom, are naturally decryed by the other. Joseph Addison, Freeh.
They applied themselves to lessen their authority, decryed them as hard and unnecessary restraints. John Rogers, Serm. 17.
Quacks and impostors are still cautioning us to beware of counterfeits, and decry others cheats only to make more way for their own. Jonathan Swift.
ChatGPT
decry
To decry is to publicly condemn, criticize, or express strong disapproval of something or someone. It can also mean to denounce or speak out against something publicly.
Webster Dictionary
Decryverb
to cry down; to censure as faulty, mean, or worthless; to clamor against; to blame clamorously; to discredit; to disparage
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Decry
de-krī′, v.t. to cry down: to condemn: to censure as worthless: to blame:—pa.p. decried′.—ns. Decrī′al; Decrī′er. [Fr. de(s) = L. dis, and crier, to cry. See Cry.]
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Anagrams for decry »
cyder
cedry
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of decry in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of decry in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of decry in a Sentence
Benjamin Disraeli, campaign speech at High Wycombe, England, November 27, 1832:
I am a Conservative to preserve all that is good in our constitution, a Radical to remove all that is bad. I seek to preserve property and to respect order, and I equally decry the appeal to the passions of the many or the prejudices of the few.
It is one thing to decry the rat race...that is the good and honorable work of moralists. It is quite another thing to quit the rat race, to drop out, to refuse to run any further--that is the work of the individualist. It is offensive because it is impolite it makes the rebuke personal the individualist calls not his or her behavior into question, but mine.
Those who misrepresent the normal experiences of life, who decry being controversial, who shun risk, are the enemies of the American way of life, whatever the piety of their vocal professions and the patriotic flavor of their platitudes.
It is forbidden to decry other sects the true believer gives honour to whatever in them is worthy of honour.
I am a Conservative to preserve all that is good in our constitution, a Radical to remove all that is bad. I seek to preserve property and to respect order, and I equally decry the appeal to the passions of the many of the prejudices of the few.
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