as in reprimand
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
a condemnation of the war by the international community
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Recent Examples of condemnation
Reactions and impact The outbreak of conflict between three widely impactful countries led to a burst of reactions, ranging from anticipation to condemnation to confrontation.
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Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
The guidelines quickly drew condemnation from advocates and civil rights groups, who pointed out those guidelines allow judges to exclude members of the public from a remote-only hearing — effectively placing proceedings behind closed doors.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The attack drew widespread condemnation.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Indeed, few movies have ever been more damning or prescient in their condemnation of the health industrial complex, which hides all manner of sins under the guise of physical improvement.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
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Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
The guidelines quickly drew condemnation from advocates and civil rights groups, who pointed out those guidelines allow judges to exclude members of the public from a remote-only hearing — effectively placing proceedings behind closed doors.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The attack drew widespread condemnation.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Indeed, few movies have ever been more damning or prescient in their condemnation of the health industrial complex, which hides all manner of sins under the guise of physical improvement.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnation
Noun
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Jordan, who has served as a circuit judge since 2011, could face a public reprimand for his actions.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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If the ethics charges are upheld, the congresswoman could face a humiliating report, a public reprimand like censure or even expulsion from the House.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In April, the committee will recommend a punishment to be voted on by the full House, something that could range from a censure, removal from committees, or expulsion itself.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Ethics Committee will now hold a meeting to discuss potential consequences, and the matter could come up for full House vote on her censure or expulsion.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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But when the people responsible are caught, some are already hoping for the worst punishment possible.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2026
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But that behavior and actions cause for some type of punishment.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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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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This fit neatly into a wider culture of denunciation that took hold after 2022.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Descovich dismisses the criticism.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Wise's role at the Justice Department drew criticism from congressional Democrats.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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