as in condemnations
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
the recent excoriation of dumbed-down textbooks by a panel of educators
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Recent Examples of excoriations
There’ve been the usual marches around the country, signs, excoriations from members of Congress, all under the same umbrella of resistance.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excoriations
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The daytime raid, conducted about 250 nautical miles from Gaza, drew sharp condemnations from Hamas and Turkey, which accused Israel of piracy and collective punishment of civilians.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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In addition to condemnations of oil and gas companies, the war has reignited calls for more hardline windfall taxes on fossil fuel firms.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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If such a case occurs, penalties from the Florida Board of Nursing could range from reprimands, fines or probation to suspension or revocation of the license, according to a state statute.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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As if that conduct doesn’t raise enough questions about her fitness, Steele has faced reprimands for allowing staff to stray from official Board of Review business while on county time.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 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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“Excoriations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excoriations. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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