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
Israel’s strike on a Hamas compound in Doha this week drew swift condemnation from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Europe, and even the US, which said the bombing violated Qatar’s sovereignty.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Calls for prayer turned to remembrances and condemnation of political violence after it was confirmed Wednesday afternoon that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated during an event on a college campus in Orem, Utah.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Doha issued strong condemnation but little more.
—Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
In the works since before the Covid-19 pandemic, Palestine 36 debuted in Toronto amid rising world condemnation of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza sparked by Israel’s near two-year military campaign in the Palestinian territory in response to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Calls for prayer turned to remembrances and condemnation of political violence after it was confirmed Wednesday afternoon that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated during an event on a college campus in Orem, Utah.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Doha issued strong condemnation but little more.
—Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
In the works since before the Covid-19 pandemic, Palestine 36 debuted in Toronto amid rising world condemnation of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza sparked by Israel’s near two-year military campaign in the Palestinian territory in response to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnation
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Griffin’s warning represents a rare reprimand from a CEO at a time when many business leaders have tried to steer clear of publicly criticizing the president and others have gone out of their way to curry favor.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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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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Walsh is seeking both a public censure and the judge’s removal from the bench.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
9 Sep. 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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By embedding halfway houses into the federal transition process, Bush underscored his belief that effective reentry programs could reduce recidivism and strengthen families, turning correctional policy toward rehabilitation as much as punishment.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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On Friday, Major League Baseball downgraded Chapman’s punishment to an undisclosed find, which was also part of the original punishment.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Public denunciations grow Rokita's request comes as several grassroots efforts grow to publicly shame and punish Kirk’s detractors.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
15 Sep. 2025
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Their opposition turned to bitter denunciation last week after state government was exempted from its impact.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Among Democrats, criticism has grown louder as the war becomes deeply unpopular with the party base.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the Cowboys, who gave out big extensions to wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott, couldn't come to terms with him on a new deal, which led to Jones receiving plenty of criticism.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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