Antonyms for announcement

Grammar : Noun

Spell : uh-nouns-muh nt

Phonetic Transcription : əˈnaʊns mənt

Definition of announcement

Origin : 1798, from French announcement, from Old French anoncier (see announce). Or else formed in English from announce + -ment. Earlier in same sense was announcing.

noun proclamation, declaration

Example sentences :

This announcement by the Foreign Secretary was warmly applauded by the House.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

The announcement brought with it a long and thoughtful pause.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

It was over the after-dinner coffee that K. made his announcement.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

He had put her aside without a qualm; and now he met her announcement with approval.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

The announcement of Sidney's engagement was not to be made for a year.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

He had been sleeping badly since Sidney's announcement of her engagement.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

This announcement produced no little sensation throughout the world.
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

Ned got up on a box to make an announcement, and to tell the conditions of the race.
Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman

The announcement was so startling that the three chums could only look at one another.
Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman

Mr. Dunbar winced, as if the announcement of the girl's refusal had stung him to the quick.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

Synonyms for announcement

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