Definitions for decries

decries de·cry

Spelling: [dih-krahy]
IPA: /dɪˈkraɪ/

Decries is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 182 anagrams from letters in decries (cdeeirs).

Definitions for decries

verb (used with object)

  1. to speak disparagingly of; denounce as faulty or worthless; express censure of:
  2. to condemn or depreciate by proclamation, as foreign or obsolete coins.

Origin of decries

1610-20; French décrier, Old French descrier. See dis-1, cry

Examples for decries

Countess, here is the man who counts all equal under the sun, who decries class, and recognises no social distinctions.

And who ever read Thackeray without feeling the greatest longing to see the world which he decries?

He decries the search for “velvet-jacketed Bond villains” hatching a “malevolent plan.”

So Romney has a secret plan to slash taxes without boosting the deficit he decries?

For audiences outside of the Court, the angry and aggressive approach that Murphy decries might be particularly effective.

It is by arguing from its abuse, that he decries this enchanting talent.

The women extol and Salam decries the goods on offer; both praise Allah.

The Associated Press reports that the president “decries the personal attacks” on her.

In doing so he belies his own nature, decries his countrymen, and disparages his religion.

The apps, which Badasyan decries, have their own subtleties.

Word Value for decries
Scrable

10

Words with friends

11

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