Religious Doctrine Terms

noun the action of informing against someone

• The denunciation of the corrupt government officials was met with widespread support from the public.
• Her denunciation of his behavior at the party caused quite a stir among their friends.
• I overheard the denunciation of the new teacher by some students in the hallway.
• The artist's denunciation of traditional painting techniques sparked a revolution in the art world.

verb transferred or passed on from one person to another, usually through generations

• The tradition of making handmade quilts has been handed down through generations in this family.
• My grandma handed down her old recipe book to me when she moved to a smaller apartment.
• I can't believe he handed down his old car to his little brother.
• The wisdom of our ancestors is handed down to us through stories and teachings.