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Definition of Denunciatory
1. Adjective. Containing warning of punishment.
Similar to: Inculpative, Inculpatory
Derivative terms: Comminate, Denounce
Definition of Denunciatory
1. a. Characterized by or containing a denunciation; minatory; accusing; threatening; as, severe and denunciatory language.
Definition of Denunciatory
1. Adjective. Tending to denounce. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Denunciatory
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Denunciatory
Literary usage of Denunciatory
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Collection of the Political Writings of William Leggett by William Leggett, Theodore Sedgwick (1840)
"The abolitionists may rely upon it that they do not advance their object by
ebullitions so intolerant and denunciatory. Their natural effect is to ..."
2. The Democratic Speaker's Hand-book by A R Cazauran (1868)
"... Strong resolutions wero adopted, denunciatory of the order and iia author.
In 1859 Charles D. Drake, now Radical United States Senator, tried to get a ..."
3. The Encyclopædia of Pleading and Practice by William Mark McKinney, Thomas Johnson Michie (1896)
"(5) Newspaper Articles denunciatory of the accused are not in themselves sufficient
evidence of the existence of such prejudice as will justify a change.1 ..."
4. Get Thee Behind Me, Satan!: A Home-born Book of Home-truths by Olive Logan (1872)
"He is as commendatory of the recreating dance and (he principled journal as he
is denunciatory of indiscriminate dancing and impure journalism. ..."
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