as in condemnation
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
the official denunciation of the congresswoman's actions before the full house
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Recent Examples of denunciation
Ghio’s testimony in support of a controversial homeschool oversight bill at a public hearing two weeks ago turned a routine confirmation debate into a brief, if heated, defense of homeschoolers and denunciation of Ghio.
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
This fit neatly into a wider culture of denunciation that took hold after 2022.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
At the time, however, with little evidence to support the Red denunciations but innuendo and blacklists, the fear of being labeled a Communist left the country nearly paralyzed.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
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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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
This fit neatly into a wider culture of denunciation that took hold after 2022.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
At the time, however, with little evidence to support the Red denunciations but innuendo and blacklists, the fear of being labeled a Communist left the country nearly paralyzed.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denunciation
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The country’s recent bombardment of Lebanon, killing thousands in response to Hezbollah strikes launched after joint US-Israeli strikes assassinated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has also drawn widespread condemnation internationally.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Bowie’s back-to-back conflicts with legislative aides have drawn quiet condemnation from some City Hall staff, who have questioned her handling of sensitive workplace situations while celebrating women, diversity and public service.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2026
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The reprimand from the committee, which stops short of a censure from the entire House, is a rare disciplinary action for a member.—
Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Clermont, who was elected in 2024, was not given the opportunity to speak during the reprimand.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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“Denunciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denunciation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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