as in reprimands
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
a condemnation of the war by the international community
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Recent Examples of condemnations
In the days and weeks following the Hamas massacre of innocent Israelis on October 7, 2023, students and colleagues alike in his academic community posted fiery condemnations of and expressions of moral disgust toward … Israel.
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Jesse Brown, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Sunni imams issued fatwas, legal condemnations by Islamic religious leaders, against us infidels.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
This time, condemnations flowed from across the spectrum — along with demands for an apology that had not come by late afternoon.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
This time, condemnations flowed from across the spectrum — along with demands for an apology that doesn't appear to be coming.
—Bill Barrow, Associated Press, 6 Feb. 2026
Khalil has repeatedly denied the characterizations of his criticism of Israel and pointed to his public condemnations long before his arrest of bigotry against Jews.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Foreign leaders have also stated condemnations and alarm over the crackdown.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Few condemnations of such a public threat emerged, and despite an American veto on an assassination, Israel continued to ratchet up its aims to not just kill one national leader, but an entire government.
—Séamus Malekafzali, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
The comments have prompted stern condemnations from the leaders of Denmark and Greenland.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2026
Jesse Brown, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Sunni imams issued fatwas, legal condemnations by Islamic religious leaders, against us infidels.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
This time, condemnations flowed from across the spectrum — along with demands for an apology that had not come by late afternoon.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
This time, condemnations flowed from across the spectrum — along with demands for an apology that doesn't appear to be coming.
—Bill Barrow, Associated Press, 6 Feb. 2026
Khalil has repeatedly denied the characterizations of his criticism of Israel and pointed to his public condemnations long before his arrest of bigotry against Jews.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Foreign leaders have also stated condemnations and alarm over the crackdown.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Few condemnations of such a public threat emerged, and despite an American veto on an assassination, Israel continued to ratchet up its aims to not just kill one national leader, but an entire government.
—Séamus Malekafzali, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
The comments have prompted stern condemnations from the leaders of Denmark and Greenland.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnations
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If such a case occurs, penalties from the Florida Board of Nursing could range from reprimands, fines or probation to suspension or revocation of the license, according to a state statute.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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As if that conduct doesn’t raise enough questions about her fitness, Steele has faced reprimands for allowing staff to stray from official Board of Review business while on county time.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Aside from the financial cost to the city, Blain’s behavior prompted several council actions, including two censures.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2025
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Some rank-and-file lawmakers also agree that censures are losing their punch.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Nov. 2025
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The author blamed Padilla Peralta for stoking a culture of denunciations, using terms that evoked the Cultural Revolution.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The controversy connects to a larger schism on the right, with some conservatives pushing back against an increasingly vocal faction whose denunciations of Israel, critics say, often combine with blatant antisemitism.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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As punishments, the girl was required to write Bible verses and tread water for as long as 45 minutes.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The victim in the case reported that she was subjected to more frequent punishments and restrictions than the couple's six other children.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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What the city got from some within the police department was more than 80 pages of complaints, criticisms and concerns about then-police chief Mikael Dahlstrom, allegations that led to him resigning in November after the city decided not to carry out a formal investigation.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Scharf also began the discussion of the ballroom by pointing to past media criticisms of the construction of the White House under past presidents.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Condemnations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnations. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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