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
The event also featured fiery denunciations of political opponents, as well as calls for revival and spiritual warfare.
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Nbc News, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
When words lose their original meanings and are repurposed as verbal cudgels, the public sphere becomes a jungle of denunciation, intimidation, and even violence.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Public denunciations grow Rokita's request comes as several grassroots efforts grow to publicly shame and punish Kirk’s detractors.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 15 Sep. 2025
Their opposition turned to bitter denunciation last week after state government was exempted from its impact.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
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Nbc News, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
When words lose their original meanings and are repurposed as verbal cudgels, the public sphere becomes a jungle of denunciation, intimidation, and even violence.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Public denunciations grow Rokita's request comes as several grassroots efforts grow to publicly shame and punish Kirk’s detractors.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 15 Sep. 2025
Their opposition turned to bitter denunciation last week after state government was exempted from its impact.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denunciation
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At the gubernatorial debate, Spanberger repeated her condemnation of the messages but refused to retract her endorsement of Jones, saying Jones is running his own race and voters should decide what to do with the information.—
Margaret Barthel,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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The new layoffs drew condemnation from a range of education organizations.—
Collin Binkley,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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He was convicted of failing in his duties and received a formal reprimand.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The three most common forms were suspension (39%), often without pay, and reprimand (30%), both of which ran ahead of firings (26%).—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Denunciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denunciation. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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