To declare solemnly; to proclaim in a threatening manner; to announce or declare, as a threat. I denounce to you this day, that ye shall surely perish. Deuteronomy 30:18. So we say, to denounce war; to denounce wrath.

To threaten by some outward sign, or expression. His look denounced revenge.

To inform against; to accuse; as, to denounce one for neglect of duty.