Synonyms & related words for decry

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of decry — including condemn, denounce, denunciate, criticize, vilify, disparage. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to decry

Explore words related to decry — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include objurgate, excoriate, deplore, vilipend, vituperate, bemoan, lambasted, decrial. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for decry

Common synonyms for decry include condemn, denounce, denunciate, criticize, vilify, disparage, dispraise, accuse — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does decry come from?

The word decry breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: de-, from Latin de (“down”); and -cry, from Latin quiritare (“cry out”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.