as in reprimand
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
a condemnation of the war by the international community
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Recent Examples of condemnation
Afterward, however, Qasem Hassan’s public condemnation of the war in Gaza would imperil her job and her relationships with her patients.
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Eyal Press, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
The attack drew condemnation from across Colombia’s political spectrum, with civic groups, lawmakers, and human rights advocates calling for restraint and a collective commitment to peaceful elections.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
Members of Congress regularly invite guest chaplains to deliver prayers
Miller’s post sparked bipartisan condemnation.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 6 June 2025
Polis’ decision also drew condemnation Thursday from the nonprofit law firm Towards Justice, which represents migrant workers and is led by attorney general candidate David Seligman.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
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Eyal Press, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
The attack drew condemnation from across Colombia’s political spectrum, with civic groups, lawmakers, and human rights advocates calling for restraint and a collective commitment to peaceful elections.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
Members of Congress regularly invite guest chaplains to deliver prayers
Miller’s post sparked bipartisan condemnation.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 6 June 2025
Polis’ decision also drew condemnation Thursday from the nonprofit law firm Towards Justice, which represents migrant workers and is led by attorney general candidate David Seligman.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnation
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Make sure employees can bring up potential fraud concerns without fear of reprimand, share clear and straightforward messaging with customers, and build secure end-user experiences without sacrificing usability.—
Chris Womack,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Administrative actions, including letters of reprimand, could impact whether these leaders remain in the SEALs.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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While the censure resolution easily passed the House, only 22 Democrats voted in favor of it.—
Michael Graham,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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Stupar declined to comment on the censure, referring any questions to Lynch, who is president of the board.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Throughout, the novel chips away at its foundational questions: Does there exist a punishment equal to the atrocity of killing one’s child?—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The least successful team members in each episode endures a final punishment.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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Virginia Democratic candidates were also unequivocal in their denunciations of Jenkins, the former sheriff of Culpeper County.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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His advocacy for care of migrants and the poor, his tolerance for homosexuality, and his denunciation of climate change and conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine helped reset the world’s moral compass.—
Aryn Baker,
Time,
6 May 2025
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When the new Tesla Model 3 came out at the end of 2023 (which the company claims isn’t called Highland despite everyone else calling it that), its lack of an indicator stalk (like the Model S Plaid) garnered criticism.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The decision comes after months of criticism for punishing a woman fencer who refused to fence a trans opponent, which included scrutiny from federal lawmakers at a congressional hearing in early May.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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