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Decry Definition & Meaning

decry
verb
  1. express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated"

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What does decry mean?
express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated"
What part of speech is decry?
Decry is a verb.

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