as in condemnation
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
the tendency by some to regard every unfortunate natural disaster as a sign of the Almighty's commination of mankind's sinfulness
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Polanski’s victory and Brody blindsiding Berry with a kiss didn’t generate the kind of condemnation that would have instantly greeted them in the social media era (Facebook was still a year away from launching).—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026 -
The incident drew national attention and condemnation from federal lawmakers from Colorado.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Givens faced scrutiny last year after the State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a public reprimand and an admonition, citing conduct that included allowing a staff member to impersonate her during a 2021 bond hearing and taking action in cases after she had been recused.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Of those, one was sustained, and Givens was issued a reprimand.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The censure document also states that in 2024, the Board sought to address Ko’s absences by updating its policy to reaffirm meeting importance and participation.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Noem was the public face of that disapproval, strutting forward with arrogance in the face of public censure, a veritable clown show of ineptitude.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Commination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commination. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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