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
Other Canadian Jewish groups offered stronger denunciations of the new approach.
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Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
The killings have stoked massive protests, heated denunciations of ICE from Democrats and pleas for de-escalation from business leaders.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
There will, no doubt, be some denunciations of globalism.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Jan. 2026
So why no denunciations from the American leftists who were so quick to cry genocide against Israel in Gaza?
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
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Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
The killings have stoked massive protests, heated denunciations of ICE from Democrats and pleas for de-escalation from business leaders.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
There will, no doubt, be some denunciations of globalism.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Jan. 2026
So why no denunciations from the American leftists who were so quick to cry genocide against Israel in Gaza?
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denunciation
Noun
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Polanski’s victory and Brody blindsiding Berry with a kiss didn’t generate the kind of condemnation that would have instantly greeted them in the social media era (Facebook was still a year away from launching).—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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The incident drew national attention and condemnation from federal lawmakers from Colorado.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Givens faced scrutiny last year after the State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a public reprimand and an admonition, citing conduct that included allowing a staff member to impersonate her during a 2021 bond hearing and taking action in cases after she had been recused.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Of those, one was sustained, and Givens was issued a reprimand.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Denunciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denunciation. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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