commination

an often public or formal expression of disapproval the tendency by some to regard every unfortunate natural disaster as a sign of the Almighty's commination of mankind's sinfulness Synonyms censure, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, objurgation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, riot act, strictureRelated Words admonishment, admonition, castigation, chastisement, damnation, punishment, remonstrance; business, devil, dressing-down, lash, lecture, lesson, rap, scolding, talking-to, tongue-lashing; belittlement, criticism, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement, panNear Antonyms acclamation, honor, tribute; encomium, eulogy, panegyric, plaudit(s), praise; approval, blessing, sanctionAntonyms citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement)