DECRY To decry means to publicly denounce or criticize something, with the plural form being decries, the present participle being deploring, the past tense being decried, the comparative form being more decried, the adverb form being decriedly. An original rephrased definition could be: "Decry is the act of condemning or disapproving of something openly or publicly."
The word DECRY can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon. Understanding words like this helps expand vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity and richness of the English language.
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Word: DECRY
Length: 5 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word DECRY can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.