DENOUNCE, L. To tell, or declare.
1. 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 .
So we say, to denounce war to denounce wrath.
2. To threaten by some outward sign, or expression.
His look denounced revenge.
3. To inform against to accuse as, to denounce one for neglect of duty.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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