Decried

To publicly denounce or express strong disapproval of something; to condemn openly. The act of decrying involves voicing criticism against an action, policy, or belief, often with the intention of discrediting it or discouraging its adoption or acceptance. This can be done through speeches, written statements, or public demonstrations. The strength of the decrying action implies a significant moral or ethical objection to the subject at hand, and the condemnation is often passionate and unequivocal. Decrying attempts to bring awareness to a situation, with hopes of inducing change or preventing harm.

Decried meaning with examples

• The community decried the proposed construction of a polluting factory near the local school, organizing protests and writing letters to the city council to voice their objections. Parents feared the effects of pollution on their children and the potential loss of property values.
• News outlets decried the government's new censorship law, arguing it violated freedom of speech and the press. Journalists and activists were vocally against the laws limits placed on the media, fearing the laws would suppress dissent and restrict the free flow of information.
• Historians decried the historical inaccuracies and biased portrayals in the popular television drama. They cited numerous factual errors, misleading characterizations, and the trivialization of significant events which they believed diminished the credibility of the series.
• Many people decried the company's unethical labor practices, accusing the corporation of exploiting its workers and creating unsafe working conditions. Consumer activism was also undertaken, pushing for changes in the companies employment practices.