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 Decades of international sanctions, condemnations, and isolation have not forced Pyongyang to denuclearize. — Zheng Jiyong, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026 That same day, the Houthis launched a flurry of attacks that reportedly killed and wounded dozens near the Yemen-Saudi border – sparking condemnation from Jordanian, Bahraini and Kuwaiti authorities. — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 What comes next ultimately vindicates Circe’s condemnation of the sailors. — Bailey Sincox, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 Lopez-Cornejo's death drew swift condemnation from New Jersey officials, who reiterated demands to shut down Delaney Hall. — Emma Bussey , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for condemnation

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Noun

The internal affairs investigator recommended a verbal reprimand, which was approved by Sheriff Ric Bradshaw.

— Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
Socarras, Feldman and two others received internal letters of reprimand but no other discipline.

— Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of reprimand

Noun

Edwards dropped his reelection bid last week when the House Ethics Committee recommended censure.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
If this committee finds Ammons at fault on any charge, the committee would make a disciplinary recommendation, which could be a reprimand, censure, expulsion from the House or no penalty.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of censure

Noun

The truth is that, despite the 2019 Business Roundtable denunciation of MSV, the pendulum never fully swung away from MSV.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
One of the few factors that could impede a Democratic wave in this year’s midterms is the party’s own unpopularity; polling suggests that plenty of voters outside college campuses might also nod along to El-Sayed’s denunciation of Democrats.

— Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Definition of denunciation

Noun

The justice ministry rejected the criticism, saying the proceedings complied with Syrian law and included the participation of victims and their representatives.

— Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
The documentary spotlighted some harsh criticisms of the show and of Banks.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

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