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as in condemned
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
the church council denounced the bishop's teachings, officially declaring them to be heresy
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as in criticized
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
denounced the shoddy merchandise that the local shops were foisting on tourists
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as in censured
to express public or formal disapproval of
the governor has denounced the court's decision and vows to press for a constitutional amendment
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Recent Examples of denounced
Rojas was never treated by a physician while at El Helicoide, where human rights groups have denounced cases of cruel, inhuman treatment and torture.
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Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Officials have denounced it as a bullying tactic.
—Ryan Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
But Powell publicly denounced the investigation as one designed to pressure him and the Fed to yield to the president’s wishes on interest rates.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday morning, some of her Congressional colleagues who represent Colorado denounced the attack.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Voices from around the league also denounced Belichick’s snub.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Videos quickly emerged showing the fatal shooting that has been widely denounced as a case of excessive force.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
As Carlson was being denounced by various conservatives for sitting down with Fuentes, the President defended him.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
Immigrant advocacy groups have denounced the June travel ban as discriminatory against Muslim-majority and African countries.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Officials have denounced it as a bullying tactic.
—Ryan Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
But Powell publicly denounced the investigation as one designed to pressure him and the Fed to yield to the president’s wishes on interest rates.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday morning, some of her Congressional colleagues who represent Colorado denounced the attack.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Voices from around the league also denounced Belichick’s snub.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Videos quickly emerged showing the fatal shooting that has been widely denounced as a case of excessive force.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
As Carlson was being denounced by various conservatives for sitting down with Fuentes, the President defended him.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
Immigrant advocacy groups have denounced the June travel ban as discriminatory against Muslim-majority and African countries.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denounced
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Many Western governments have also condemned Lai’s prosecution and previously called for his release.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lai's sentence condemned around the world Lai's sentencing could heighten Beijing's diplomatic tension with foreign governments, which have criticized Lai's conviction and sentencing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Public health experts also criticized the president for making unfounded claims about highly politicized health issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Valieva’s coach, Eteri Tutberidze, is one of the most prominent figures in a coaching culture that has long been criticized for prioritizing thinness, disordered eating, and early peak performance over athletes’ well-being.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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The mayor and City Council censured Meza Gonzalez in September.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Board member Darnika Reed is on the outs and has been censured by the board after raising similar concerns.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, warm temperatures were blamed in part for high crash and injury rates.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The hospital industry is often blamed for driving up health-care costs, too, but that story leaves out important facts.—
Chris Pope,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Republicans faulted her staff for not catching First Liberty.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The pilots in part faulted air traffic control for failing to monitor low-altitude traffic.—
Marc Scribner,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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Several told the Herald they were reprimanded for speaking to the media to promote the cultural events being hosted by the center.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Following the meeting, Green was reprimanded by a captain for failing to review the video with the officers.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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Business leaders including Apple CEO Tim Cook have also decried the behavior of ICE agents in clashes with protesters.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some of Colorado's Congressional leaders decried another round of layoffs at the National Laboratory of the Rockies, formerly the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, in Golden.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ortiz was punished the following year with his removal from Welch’s leadership team.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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But Einhorn said the stock was unfairly punished given the return of an old CEO, as well as an improving balance sheet.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Denounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denounced. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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