decry

[/dɪˈkraɪ/]

verb

condenar, criticar, denunciar

1. to express strong public disapproval of something; to criticize or denounce openly

Environmental groups decry the new industrial policies.

Grupos ambientalistas condenam as novas políticas industriais.

2. to speak out against; to protest against

The activist decried the injustice of the legal system.

O ativista denunciou a injustiça do sistema legal.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

condenar, criticar, denunciar

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

criticar, reclamar contra

Often used in informal contexts

São Paulo

condenar, censurar

More formal usage in business and political contexts

Portugal

condenar, criticar abertamente

Similar to Brazilian Portuguese; formal context preferred

decry publicly

decry in the strongest terms

decry as unjust

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