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
Mangione allegedly kept journals that described his plans for the attack, his intent to send a message and condemnations of the health insurance industry.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The assassination prompted widespread condemnation from political leaders across the spectrum.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
In a flurry of events, Kimmel’s comment about the Kirk shooting drew condemnation from Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr on Wednesday.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Despite international condemnation, hundreds of antigovernment demonstrators who took to the streets on July 11, 2021, are currently serving years-long sentences.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The assassination prompted widespread condemnation from political leaders across the spectrum.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
In a flurry of events, Kimmel’s comment about the Kirk shooting drew condemnation from Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr on Wednesday.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Despite international condemnation, hundreds of antigovernment demonstrators who took to the streets on July 11, 2021, are currently serving years-long sentences.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnation
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Bloise is barred from visiting school sites for a period of 90 days, a component of his formal reprimand not previously shared with the public.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Griffin’s warning represents a rare reprimand from a CEO at a time when many business leaders have tried to steer clear of publicly criticizing the president and others have gone out of their way to curry favor.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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That includes issuing a public censure, or a recommendation to the council that Kimbrough be censured by that body as well.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Sep. 2025
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This California congressman joins three other Republicans in opposing Omar censure via David Lightman.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The state case will proceed with other charges, including an intentional murder count that carries a potential punishment of 15 years to life in prison, with the possibility of parole.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Yet To Catch a Predator itself has long been criticized by some for entrapment-style tactics, vigilante justice, the blurry line between law enforcement and journalism, and, most importantly to Osit, questions on whether the punishment for some offenders fits the crime.—
Jason Newman,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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Public denunciations grow Rokita's request comes as several grassroots efforts grow to publicly shame and punish Kirk’s detractors.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
15 Sep. 2025
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Their opposition turned to bitter denunciation last week after state government was exempted from its impact.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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But some of his comments on gun violence, LGBTQ issues, race and more often drew criticism from liberals and others.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Trump has been campaigning against Kimmel for months over his criticism of him, so he is thrilled with the show's suspension.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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