No exact match translations found for 'decry' in assamese.
Word 'decry' in Other Languages
- decry in Assamese অসমীয়া
- decry in Bengali বাংলা
- decry in Bodo बड़ो
- decry in Dogri डोगरी
- decry in English
- decry in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- decry in Hindi हिन्दी
- decry in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- decry in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- decry in Konkani कोंकणी
- decry in Maithili মৈথিলী
- decry in Malayalam മലയാളം
- decry in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- decry in Marathi मराठी
- decry in Nepali नेपाली
- decry in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- decry in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- decry in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- decry in Santali
- decry in Sindhi سنڌي
- decry in Tamil தமிழ்
- decry in Telugu తెలుగు
- decry in Urdu اُردُو
Decry
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/dɪˈkraɪ/
Definitions
- To publicly denounce or criticize.
- To express strong disapproval of something.
Usage Examples
- Many activists decry the government's lack of action on climate change.
- Critics decried the new law as unfair and unconstitutional.
Etymology
From French "décrier" (to denounce), from Old French "de-" (down) + "crier" (to cry out), ultimately from Latin "quiritare" (to wail).
Synonyms
Condemn, Denounce, Criticize, Disparage, Vilify
Antonyms
Praise, Commend, Endorse, Approve, Applaud
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Condenar | kon-de-nar |
| French | Dénoncer | de-non-se |
| German | Anprangern | an-pran-gərn |
| Hindi | निंदा करना | nindā karnā |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 谴责 | qiǎnzé |
| Russian | Осуждать | osu-zhdat' |
| Arabic | شجب | shajab |
| Portuguese | Condenar | kon-de-nar |
| Japanese | 非難する | hinan suru |
| Italian | Denunciare | de-nun-cha-re |
| Bengali | নিন্দা করা | nindā karā |
| Telugu | తిరస్కరించు | tirasakarin̄cu |
| Marathi | निंदा करणे | nindā karaṇe |
| Tamil | கண்டிப்பாக விமர்சிக்க | kaṇṭippāka vimarsikka |
| Urdu | مذمت کرنا | mazammat karna |
| Gujarati | નિંદા કરવી | nindā karvi |
| Punjabi | ਨਿੰਦਾ ਕਰਨੀ | nindā karni |
| Kannada | ನಿಂದೆ ಮಾಡು | ninde māḍu |
| Malayalam | തെല്ലാവും വിമർശിക്കുക | vimarśikkuka |
| Odia | ନିନ୍ଦା କରିବା | nindā karibā |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /dɪˈkraɪ/
American English: /dɪˈkraɪ/
Historical Usage
The word "decry" has been used in English since the 17th century, often in political and literary contexts.
Cultural Nuances
In some cultures, public decrying of authority figures is seen as disrespectful, while in others, it is considered a fundamental right.
More Information
Decrying something publicly often sparks debate and can lead to social or political changes. It is commonly used in journalism, activism, and legal discourse.