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
Think of Woodstock-era sung-and-spoken condemnations of the Vietnam War, the 1980s megaconcerts and charity singles inspired by famine in Ethiopia and apartheid in South Africa, and the Rock Against Bush compilations that challenged America’s invasion of Iraq.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 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
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
The strikes prompted condemnations from Maduro supporters including Russia’s foreign ministry and Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who called for a United Nations Security Council meeting, while Trump allies including Argentina President Javier Milei celebrated the news.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Israeli authorities have issued condemnations of the violence, but made few arrests.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 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
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
The strikes prompted condemnations from Maduro supporters including Russia’s foreign ministry and Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who called for a United Nations Security Council meeting, while Trump allies including Argentina President Javier Milei celebrated the news.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Israeli authorities have issued condemnations of the violence, but made few arrests.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnations
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The former directors also criticized Saintremy’s reprimands from the city, stating a key function of her role is to promote events at the cultural center and that means speaking with media.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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When managers are running on empty, small frustrations turn into public reprimands, and reasonable requests start to feel personal.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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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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Other Canadian Jewish groups offered stronger denunciations of the new approach.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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The killings have stoked massive protests, heated denunciations of ICE from Democrats and pleas for de-escalation from business leaders.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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But studies show that punishments are ineffective at reducing substance use and can lead to poorer health outcomes for women, newborns, and families.—
Shoshana Walter,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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That left the Clintons with little choice but to agree to testify or face one of the most severe punishments Congress can give.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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In some ways it was set up to fail from the moment those infamous quotation marks around the title were revealed; an attempt by Fennell to get ahead of the very criticisms that have been published this week.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Similar criticisms arose when the board made its last appointment — District 7 member Alex Arroyo, who in early 2025 replaced former board member Monica Silva after she was elected Kane County coroner.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Condemnations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnations. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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