denounceable
Able to be censured
Denounceable describes something that can be publicly criticized, condemned, or accused.
The term applies to actions, statements, policies, or behaviors that are open to formal denunciation—whether in political, moral, or legal contexts.
His remarks were immediately denounceable as hate speech.
The word emphasizes susceptibility to criticism rather than whether denunciation actually occurs.
Meriting negative judgment
- questionableOf uncertain validity
- controversialCausing public dispute
- debatableOpen to question
- disputableAble to be challenged
challengeable · assailable · attackable · impeachable · refutable · censurable · exceptionable · problematic
Deserving strong disapproval
- inexcusableImpossible to justify
- unforgivableCannot be pardoned
- deplorableDeserving strong disapproval
- heinousOdiously, shockingly evil
atrocious · vile · abominable · odious · disgraceful · shameful · scandalous · dishonorable
Deserving of censure
- guiltyResponsible for wrongdoing
- at-faultLegally responsible party
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
- liableLegally responsible for something
accountable · answerable · chargeable · indictable · prosecutable · punishable · criminal · felonious
Causing displeasure or attack-oriented
- disagreeableCausing mild displeasure
- repugnantExtremely distasteful or offensive
- distastefulCausing moral revulsion
- unacceptableNot meeting required standards
intolerable · inappropriate · unsuitable · undesirable · unwelcome · disapproved · disfavored · unpopular
criticizable
Meriting negative judgment
- questionableOf uncertain validity
- controversialCausing public dispute
- debatableOpen to question
disputable · challengeable · assailable · attackable · impeachable · refutable · censurable · exceptionable · problematic · suspect
condemnable
Deserving strong disapproval
- inexcusableImpossible to justify
- unforgivableCannot be pardoned
- deplorableDeserving strong disapproval
heinous · atrocious · vile · abominable · odious · disgraceful · shameful · scandalous · dishonorable · disreputable
blameworthy
Deserving of censure
- guiltyResponsible for wrongdoing
- at-faultLegally responsible party
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
liable · accountable · answerable · chargeable · indictable · prosecutable · punishable · criminal · felonious · delinquent
offensive
Causing displeasure or attack-oriented
- disagreeableCausing mild displeasure
- repugnantExtremely distasteful or offensive
- distastefulCausing moral revulsion
unacceptable · intolerable · inappropriate · unsuitable · undesirable · unwelcome · disapproved · disfavored · unpopular · rejected
denounceablepraiseworthy
Deserving approval or admiration
commendable · laudable · admirable · meritorious · honorable
denounceableblameless
Free of wrongdoing
irreproachable · unimpeachable · beyond reproach · faultless · unobjectionable
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