CONDEMNATION Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

condemnation

noun

ˌkän-ˌdem-ˈnā-shən

Definition of condemnation

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 The incident is only the latest example of park and zoo visitors mishandling animals in ways that draw public condemnation. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026 The incident prompted swift condemnation from Republicans and Democrats alike. — Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2026 That drew condemnation in the volatile region that remains ethnically divided more than three decades after the war, which started when Bosnia's Serbs took control over swaths of the country's territory to form their own state. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 The attack in Kenscoff has generated a new wave of public outrage in Haiti and condemnation from abroad. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for condemnation

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Noun

An administrative law judge has recommended that the Florida Department of Health reprimand and fine a nurse who posted a TikTok disparaging former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

— CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
Under the Premier League’s general disciplinary rules, its board can issue a reprimand, impose a fine of up to £100,000 through its summary jurisdiction or refer an alleged breach to an independent commission.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of reprimand

Noun

Once rare, censures and expulsions have become more common, particularly in the House.

— Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Following the vote, Speaker Mike Johnson asked Edwards to present himself in the well of the chamber as the censure resolution was read aloud.

— John Parkinson, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of censure

Noun

Apple prefaced its reveal with a denunciation of foldables that open into a square aspect ratio.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
What Assange wanted was not a system hardened against attacks, but one tied in knots, hopelessly conflicted and filled with suspicion, denunciations, and purges.

— Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of denunciation

Noun

The remarks drew criticism from some Jewish and pro-Israel organizations, including the Israeli-American Council, which called for Macklemore to be removed from the tour.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
The loss aggravated criticism of quarterback Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ lack of protection for him.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026

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