PoliticsAugust 22, 2026
decrying
di-KRY-ing
Definition
To publicly denounce, criticize, or condemn something as wrong or reprehensible.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'descrier', meaning to proclaim or proclaim against, which combines the prefix 'de-' (down) and 'crier' (to cry out).
In the news
In this article, environmental advocates are 'decrying' what they perceive as a lack of due process and transparency in the government's handling of the Project Jupiter permitting process.
Protesters 'shame' New Mexico public officials over data center
Read the full article ↗Santa Fe New Mexican