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
All of the above borrow from long-standing rumors that Hitler procreated, but all are united in their ultimate condemnation of the führer.
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Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
The New York Times said that after this condemnation McCarthy was seldom in his Senate seat and his advice, seldom offered, was little heeded.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026
There have also been no statements of support for the pro-democracy protests from the Georgian Dream government or condemnation of security force human rights violations against innocent people.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The action drew widespread condemnation from Democratic lawmakers, as well as mental health and addiction groups.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
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Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
The New York Times said that after this condemnation McCarthy was seldom in his Senate seat and his advice, seldom offered, was little heeded.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026
There have also been no statements of support for the pro-democracy protests from the Georgian Dream government or condemnation of security force human rights violations against innocent people.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The action drew widespread condemnation from Democratic lawmakers, as well as mental health and addiction groups.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnation
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Violators face nothing more serious than firing, reduction in salary grade, a ban on federal employment for up to five years, suspension, reprimand or a fine of up to $1,000.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Kelly also argued that Hegseth’s potential reprimand of a sitting senator would have a chilling effect on other military veterans.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Hegseth’s recent censure of Kelly accuses him of Conduct Unbecoming An Officer and Violating Good Order And Discipline (less serious parts of the UCMJ and more open to interpretation).—
Michael Szalma,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Hegseth this week backed off that losing proposition and instead issued a censure for Kelly and started a process to demote him in retirement, which would reduce his pension.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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For now, the SGG is allowed to rise only until her level of ambition or desire becomes societally untenable—then her audience demands punishment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Monday, Iran's national police chief said protesters who turn themselves in by Thursday would receive lighter punishment.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The killings have stoked massive protests, heated denunciations of ICE from Democrats and pleas for de-escalation from business leaders.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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There will, no doubt, be some denunciations of globalism.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Los Angeles Lakers have dropped six of their past 10 games and criticism of the team ramped up Thursday after the Los Angeles Clippers knocked off their crosstown rival.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Schultz said he is not bothered by the criticism marking his seven-year tenure at the $301,000-a-year post.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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