Emily Dickinson Lexicon

DE-NUN-CI-A'TION, n. [L. denunciatio, from denuncio. See Denounce.]

1. Publication; proclamation; annunciation; preaching; as, a faithful denunciation of the Gospel. – Milner.
2. Solemn or formal declaration, accompanied with a menace; or the declaration of intended evil; proclamation of a threat; a public menace; as, a denunciation of war, or of wrath.