Decry, depreciate, disparage, and belittle all mean "to express a low opinion of something," but there are also some subtle differences in their use. Decry, which is a descendant of the Old French verb crier, meaning "to cry," implies open condemnation with intent to discredit ("he decried her defeatist attitude").

What is an example of decry?

Decry is defined as to speak out against, or to announce as worthless. An example of decry is to publicly protest an unjust law. An example of decry is for a government official to proclaim that a coin is now obsolete. To speak out against strongly and openly; denounce.

What is decry in Tagalog?

Translation for word Decry in Tagalog is : tawaran.