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
After receiving widespread condemnation for the unconscionable posts, Lee quietly removed them, but has not apologized.
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
In response to the agency’s condemnation, a defiant Iran threatened to ramp up efforts to build nuclear weapons.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
Words of condemnation are important but never enough.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Senate Republicans are unified in our condemnation of this brazen act of violence.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 14 June 2025
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
In response to the agency’s condemnation, a defiant Iran threatened to ramp up efforts to build nuclear weapons.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
Words of condemnation are important but never enough.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Senate Republicans are unified in our condemnation of this brazen act of violence.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnation
Noun
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Make sure employees can bring up potential fraud concerns without fear of reprimand, share clear and straightforward messaging with customers, and build secure end-user experiences without sacrificing usability.—
Chris Womack,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Administrative actions, including letters of reprimand, could impact whether these leaders remain in the SEALs.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The opposition Labour Party, as well as the Green Party, criticized the suspensions as disproportionate, with the Labour Party proposing censure instead.—
Julia Zhong,
NBC news,
5 June 2025
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The censure so far has cost her a chance to vote on the state's biannual budget and propose a bill to expand access to mental health resources for residents.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The most extreme punishment the 24-year-old could receive is a ban spanning four years.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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While many see Juneteenth as an opportunity to celebrate freedom, the truth is that slavery still exists today, in prisons around the country, due to the loophole in the 13th Amendment that permits enslavement as punishment for a crime.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Still, for all the outspoken denunciation, individual use of AI has rapidly become routine.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Among the quicker and more vigorous denunciations was Saudi Arabia’s.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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Habba’s involvement has drawn criticism from Democrats, who accuse the Trump administration of politicizing federal prosecutions.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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Outreach to the Jewish community Mamdani has faced some pushback, given New York's large Jewish population, over his history of comments and activism opposing Israel, including his criticism of Israel over the war in Gaza.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
26 June 2025
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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