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
The suit specifically alleges inverse condemnation, a concept used by property owners who claim a government entity has taken an action resulting in damage to the property—the concept also seeks just compensation.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
As social media exploded with condemnation and some applause for the world’s richest man’s gesture, there was also some speculation that Musk’s movement was more like that of an Imperial Roman general in the Gladiator mode.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a top aide to President Trump, drew and quickly dismissed a raft of condemnation from Democratic lawmakers, left-wing politicians abroad and others across the internet after twice making what to some looked like a Nazi salute from an inauguration stage.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Faced with racist quotas and restrictive laws, Perkins dared public condemnation—even enduring a congressional crusade for her impeachment—in a desperate effort to save refugees and relocate them to the United States.
—Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Jan. 2025
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
As social media exploded with condemnation and some applause for the world’s richest man’s gesture, there was also some speculation that Musk’s movement was more like that of an Imperial Roman general in the Gladiator mode.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a top aide to President Trump, drew and quickly dismissed a raft of condemnation from Democratic lawmakers, left-wing politicians abroad and others across the internet after twice making what to some looked like a Nazi salute from an inauguration stage.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Faced with racist quotas and restrictive laws, Perkins dared public condemnation—even enduring a congressional crusade for her impeachment—in a desperate effort to save refugees and relocate them to the United States.
—Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnation
Noun
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Two years after a reprimand and fine in a Brazilian butt-lift death, a Miami plastic surgeon has been hit with a state complaint about his actions after another BBL.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
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Robinhood was hit with $45 million in fresh fines from the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, the latest reprimand that the crypto-favorite brokerage has received from regulators.—
Rob Copeland,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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The censure hasn’t stopped Turner from seeking the mayoral post.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The day after the fighter’s death, Trump dismissed the censure.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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All of these moves have offered a window into how Mr. Martin might deal with Mr. Trump’s suggestions that his adversaries should face some sort of punishment.—
Eileen Sullivan,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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In what President Donald Trump says is a move to protect the rule of law and free speech advocates see as an attack on it, the White House is promising tougher punishments for vandalizing public monuments, statues and religious displays.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, at the Poston camp in Arizona, Ted Haas actively resisted, leading the staff in a denunciation of the fence that halted its construction.—
Eric Muller,
The Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Some causes included an end to the Vietnam War; nuclear disarmament; women’s equality; pro-life movement; gay/lesbian rights; freedom for Soviet Jews; fighting against AIDS; the MeToo movement; and support for Israel/denunciation of antisemitism.—
Paul L. Newman,
New York Daily News,
20 Jan. 2025
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But the transportation secretary on Sunday also repeatedly echoed Trump and his top allies' criticism of DEI efforts in the immediate aftermath of the DC-area collision.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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The reality smash hit has come in for a lot of criticism of late, with season seven particularly causing a great deal of passionate debate online.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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