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
Condemnations Some South American leaders offered some of the strongest and swiftest denunciations, alongside Iran and Russia.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
In addition to Murton's denunciations of conditions at Cummins and Tucker, his book explores the woefully inadequate women's prison, located on the same grounds as Cummins.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
The result has been constant denunciations, crushing sanctions, threats of military action, and, most recently, military operations against its territory—carried out during diplomatic negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
Cooper’s denunciation came a day after a father-son terror team opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration taking place on the iconic beach.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 16 Dec. 2025
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
In addition to Murton's denunciations of conditions at Cummins and Tucker, his book explores the woefully inadequate women's prison, located on the same grounds as Cummins.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
The result has been constant denunciations, crushing sanctions, threats of military action, and, most recently, military operations against its territory—carried out during diplomatic negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
Cooper’s denunciation came a day after a father-son terror team opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration taking place on the iconic beach.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denunciation
Noun
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The immigration crackdown and shootings drew widespread condemnation and calls for federal authorities to leave.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nobody would have been surprised to hear Bad Bunny use one of the year’s biggest stages to levy direct condemnation of the administration’s dehumanizing bigotry.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Breece is asking a hearing officer to impose a $10,000 fine and issue a public reprimand.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The complaint is seeking a $10,000 fine and a public reprimand or censure for actions that Ajayi took while running for office in 2024 while she was employed by Broward County.—
Carlton Gillespie,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Denunciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denunciation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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