<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to condemn or censure openly or publicly.</li><li>to make a formal accusation against, as to the police or in a court.</li><li>to give formal notice of the termination or denial of (a treaty, pact, agreement, or the like).</li><li>to announce or proclaim, especially as something evil or calamitous.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>brand</li><li>blame</li><li>stigmatize</li><li>attack</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>commend</li><li>praise</li></ul>