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 young vice chair has faced condemnation from party leaders, including DNC Chairman Ken Martin, over disagreements about Democratic strategy.
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2025
Amid recent political condemnation of DEI, studios have rolled back their efforts.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 May 2025
The debate has lingered despite near-blanket condemnation of the devices by civil rights groups, many medical research organizations and the United Nations.
—Kayana Szymczak For The New York Times, New York Times, 13 May 2025
In addition, Mexico might seek international condemnation via the United Nations or the Organization of American States, but Trump has long expressed disdain for such international bodies and would probably brush off such criticism.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2025
Amid recent political condemnation of DEI, studios have rolled back their efforts.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 May 2025
The debate has lingered despite near-blanket condemnation of the devices by civil rights groups, many medical research organizations and the United Nations.
—Kayana Szymczak For The New York Times, New York Times, 13 May 2025
In addition, Mexico might seek international condemnation via the United Nations or the Organization of American States, but Trump has long expressed disdain for such international bodies and would probably brush off such criticism.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 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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While the censure resolution easily passed the House, only 22 Democrats voted in favor of it.—
Michael Graham,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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Stupar declined to comment on the censure, referring any questions to Lynch, who is president of the board.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The least successful team members in each episode endures a final punishment.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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Throughout, the novel chips away at its foundational questions: Does there exist a punishment equal to the atrocity of killing one’s child?—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Springsteen is a passionate liberal who has campaigned for every Democratic candidate for president over the past two decades, and he’s made no effort to disguise his contempt for President Trump, but this is his most passionate denunciation of him to date.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2025
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Angry public denunciations of Glassman soon followed.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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So far, Trumps criticism of Powell doesn’t appear to have had any bearing on monetary policy, despite temporarily shaking the markets in late April when it was believed Trump might try to fire Powell.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The top seeds cruised on the men’s side of the French Open and the scheduling of women’s tennis matches drew more criticism from a pair of American stars.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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