Where Does Decry Come from?

Decry, which is a descendant of the Old French verb crier, meaning "to cry," implies open condemnation with intent to discredit ("he decried her defeatist attitude").

What does the word decry mean?

to speak disparagingly of; denounce as faulty or worthless; express censure of: She decried the lack of support for the arts in this country. to condemn or depreciate by proclamation, as foreign or obsolete coins.

Does decry mean blame?

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

de-krī′, v.t. to cry down: to condemn: to censure as worthless: to blame:—pa. p. decried′.