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decipher

verb

To work out the meaning of coded, unclear, or difficult material.

Work out difficult meaning

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decode decrypt interpret unravel read solve

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denounce

verb

To condemn openly and strongly.

Condemn openly

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condemn criticize censure decry excoriate castigate

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deplore

verb

To strongly disapprove of or deeply regret.

Disapprove of or regret deeply

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lament regret decry bemoan bewail condemn

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disparage

verb

To speak about someone or something in a way that belittles it.

Speak belittlingly

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belittle denigrate deprecate decry derogate slight

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excoriate

verb

To scrape or wear away skin; also to criticize severely.

Criticize severely

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condemn castigate denounce censure lambaste berate

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