Decry

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

To publicly denounce or criticise.

“Environmental groups decry the destruction of ancient woodlands.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dɪˈkraɪ/

Syllables

de·cry

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Synonyms

condemnreprobateobjurgateexcoriate

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Anagrams of Decry

Words that use exactly the same letters as “decry”.

cedry cyder

Words one letter different

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becry deary decay decoy derry

Words you can make from Decry

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drey dyce dyer

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