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
Over 200 students signed a petition demanding that Georgetown disinvite Schapiro because of his support of Israel and his denunciation of allegedly antisemitic protesters and professors on our campuses.
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Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
His stance isn’t a formal denunciation, however.
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Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026
In any event, denunciations of war have been a constant in Leo’s ministry (and in that of recent Popes).
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Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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
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Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
His stance isn’t a formal denunciation, however.
—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026
In any event, denunciations of war have been a constant in Leo’s ministry (and in that of recent Popes).
—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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.
—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denunciation
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Following an inspection in March, the city issued a formal notice of condemnation and order to vacate, as only about 17% of the rooms inspected passed.
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The admission drew immediate condemnation from Democratic lawmakers.
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In a largely symbolic reprimand, Senate Democrats succeeded on Tuesday in forcing through a resolution to end the war with Iran.
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The reprimands have gone beyond rhetoric.
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“Denunciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denunciation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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