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
Measures come as international condemnation of Israel grows The directive comes as a growing number of countries have condemned Israel’s ongoing military bombardment of Gaza and what several humanitarian organizations have described as a genocide.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
The shooting occurred around noon local time in Lviv, prompting immediate condemnation from Ukraine's highest officials and triggering a comprehensive investigation examining all possible motives, including potential Russian involvement.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
However, news of the enforcement action drew condemnation from state officials.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025
Sorrentino has told stories about Italian leaders before — scathing ones, like Il Divo and Loro, loosely historical condemnations of prime ministers Giulio Andreotti and Silvio Berlusconi.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
The shooting occurred around noon local time in Lviv, prompting immediate condemnation from Ukraine's highest officials and triggering a comprehensive investigation examining all possible motives, including potential Russian involvement.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
However, news of the enforcement action drew condemnation from state officials.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025
Sorrentino has told stories about Italian leaders before — scathing ones, like Il Divo and Loro, loosely historical condemnations of prime ministers Giulio Andreotti and Silvio Berlusconi.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnation
Noun
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He was temporarily banned from attending department meetings, and a letter of reprimand was added to his file.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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This does actually include a free pass to go potty in any location of their choosing at any time without consequence or reprimand.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The censure resolution stated that McIver is alleged to have slammed her forearm into the body of an HSI officer, in addition to forcibly grabbing the officer.—
Jenna Sundel
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Democratic leaders had planned to introduce the censure resolution Thursday afternoon and consider it Friday.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That the Sky’s punishment will last longer than five minutes is merely a reflection of their place in the standings.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Inter Miami players Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Tomas Aviles, and Seattle Sounders staff member Steven Lenhart, received multiple game suspensions from the 2026 Leagues Cup as punishment for their behavior during a post-game brawl following Sunday’s Leagues Cup final.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 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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Analysts argued the deal would be a nonstarter even before Zelensky’s public denunciation of any territorial concessions.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Aug. 2025
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Mourinho’s arrival at United was a response to some of the criticisms directed at his predecessor, Louis van Gaal.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Much of his criticism originates to when Elon Musk, a South African native, was a member of his administration.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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