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
Trump’s move drew fierce condemnation from local officials, who noted that official statistics show crime in D.C. is on the decline.
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Israel is facing growing global condemnation over its conduct in Gaza, with large protests breaking out in major cities - including London and Australia’s Sydney - as people demonstrate their horror and anger over starvation in the territory.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
In 2011 and 2012, both chambers of Congress issued a condemnation of the act.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2025
The opera house amendment was met with fierce condemnation from Trump critics, including Jack Schlossberg, Kennedy’s 32-year-old grandson.
—Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 28 July 2025
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Israel is facing growing global condemnation over its conduct in Gaza, with large protests breaking out in major cities - including London and Australia’s Sydney - as people demonstrate their horror and anger over starvation in the territory.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
In 2011 and 2012, both chambers of Congress issued a condemnation of the act.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2025
The opera house amendment was met with fierce condemnation from Trump critics, including Jack Schlossberg, Kennedy’s 32-year-old grandson.
—Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnation
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Two supervisors were also disciplined, with one suspended without pay for two days and another receiving a letter of reprimand.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Federal law provides that Srinivasan can dismiss the complaint, find that appropriate corrective action has been taken or appoint a committee to pursue further reprimand.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
29 July 2025
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Bolick pointed also to the Maricopa County Republican Committee's 2024 censure of the Arizona Supreme Court.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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Libby said no reason was given for Wednesday's surprise resolution that ended the censure.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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Even many diehard Trump supporters grimaced, fearful of punishment at the polls.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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In addition to a 25% tariff set to go into effect Thursday, Trump also announced a 25% tariff on India that will go into effect later this month as punishment for importing Russian oil and gas.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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His denunciation did little to change their policy.—
Rosalyn R. LaPier,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
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His denunciation of Stephen Colbert was unforgivably petty.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
28 July 2025
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Two weeks after first pointing a firehose of blistering criticism at the Donald Trump administration, South Park is still going full bore against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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With this deal, the UFC has put itself in a position to quiet some of those criticisms.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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