decry

verb

UK/dɪˈkraɪ/
US/dɪˈkraɪ/

Definitions of decry verb

  1. Transitive(及物动词)

    to express strong disapproval of something, typically publicly, often characterizing it as worthless or undesirable.

    公开谴责;强烈批评;指责

    • Many people decried the policy as an infringement on human rights.

      许多人谴责该政策侵犯人权。

    • The commentator decried the government's wasteful spending.

      评论员谴责政府的浪费支出。

    • Environmental activists decried the company's destruction of the environment.

      环保人士谴责该公司破坏环境。