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
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.
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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
Most are snide and strident, petty and self-serving, and their bickersome denunciations turn monotonous in ways that suggest, at times, a less-than-generous deity in the director’s chair.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2025
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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
Most are snide and strident, petty and self-serving, and their bickersome denunciations turn monotonous in ways that suggest, at times, a less-than-generous deity in the director’s chair.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denunciation
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Ghanem’s case has prompted some condemnation online from pro-Israel commentators.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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The brand absorbed real risk—consumer backlash, political condemnation, financial uncertainty—by aligning itself with a figure whose resistance was ongoing and materially consequential.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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Violators face nothing more serious than firing, reduction in salary grade, a ban on federal employment for up to five years, suspension, reprimand or a fine of up to $1,000.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Kelly also argued that Hegseth’s potential reprimand of a sitting senator would have a chilling effect on other military veterans.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
22 Jan. 2026
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