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 video drew widespread condemnation and demands for prosecution in Hawaii, including from Maui's mayor.
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CBS News, 27 May 2026
However, an announcement by Canal+ Chair and CEO Maxime Saada that his group would no longer work with the letter’s initial 600 signatories has sparked widespread condemnation across the film industry at home and internationally.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 May 2026
At the Village Council meeting, some trustees joined in those criticisms, with Trustee Rob Apatoff making perhaps the starkest condemnation of the Park District.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
This analysis is not a condemnation of those choices.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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CBS News, 27 May 2026
However, an announcement by Canal+ Chair and CEO Maxime Saada that his group would no longer work with the letter’s initial 600 signatories has sparked widespread condemnation across the film industry at home and internationally.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 May 2026
At the Village Council meeting, some trustees joined in those criticisms, with Trustee Rob Apatoff making perhaps the starkest condemnation of the Park District.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
This analysis is not a condemnation of those choices.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnation
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The filing references a confidential judicial disciplinary matter within the 11th Circuit involving an unnamed federal judge who allegedly attended a partisan political event and later received a private reprimand.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Some activist investors had said that even a 5% vote against Manifold would have marked a severe reprimand, particularly after a historic 24% vote against outgoing chair Helge Lund last year.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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Resident Nancy Thomas, a frequent critic of the city commission, demanded that Glassman apologize and called for his censure in emails to city officials.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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During the trial, Phelan led the chamber through the impeachment, defended the process and survived Paxton's attempt to replace him in the House and the Texas Republican Party's censure.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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There are other interesting twists to the original story that highlight different parts of the themes of crime, punishment, family and responsibility.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Therefore, a second execution would not violate the prohibition on double jeopardy or on the imposition of cruel punishment.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Keiko Fujimori assumed the role after her mother, the late Susana Higuchi, separated from her father following her public denunciation of corruption in his government regarding the handling of international donations.—
Claudia Rebaza,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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But Lander has gone much further in his denunciations of Israel, particularly in the past year.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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Both players have been regular targets for fan criticism over their attitude this term.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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But that market has faced growing criticism for its dependence on mass production and cultural appropriation — and a portion of travelers are responding by spending their money differently.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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