1. publicly denounces or condemns as wrong or evil
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘decry’

Examples

• The senator decries the new tax policy as unfair to working families.
• She decries violence in all its forms.
• The editorial decries the lack of funding for public schools.
• He decries what he sees as government overreach.
• The activist decries the environmental damage caused by the factory.
• The coach decries poor sportsmanship among young athletes.