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 remarks drew swift condemnation from prominent Republican figures and prompted FCC Chair Brendan Carr to threaten regulatory action.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
And over time, as politicians and religious leaders have pushed for the regulation and public condemnation of those who practice BDSM, people have formed communities to support one another and create spaces for pleasure.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The delay, which has left existing complaints unable to move forward, drew the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability’s condemnation in May, a year after the interim agency’s one-year mandate expired.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
The removal sparked bipartisan condemnation and a separate lengthy legal battle that has wound its way to a federal court of appeals.
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Henry Larson,
NPR,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for condemnation
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
And over time, as politicians and religious leaders have pushed for the regulation and public condemnation of those who practice BDSM, people have formed communities to support one another and create spaces for pleasure.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The delay, which has left existing complaints unable to move forward, drew the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability’s condemnation in May, a year after the interim agency’s one-year mandate expired.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
The removal sparked bipartisan condemnation and a separate lengthy legal battle that has wound its way to a federal court of appeals.
—
Henry Larson,
NPR,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for condemnation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnation
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In a largely symbolic reprimand, Senate Democrats succeeded on Tuesday in forcing through a resolution to end the war with Iran.
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The reprimands have gone beyond rhetoric.
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The House’s periodic descent into politically motivated censure votes, however, could propel them to make a change next year.
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In 2024, the SAIC risked sanctions or censure from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), a leading nonprofit organization that advocates for academic freedom, over its response to student activism.
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The couple is set to face punishment for the horrific deaths during sentencing on July 10.
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The city shows how quickly a violent act can be transformed into collective punishment.
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As usual, denunciations of cancel culture were big.
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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.
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The Supreme Court's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 160,000 Haitians in South Florida and hundreds of thousands more nationwide has drawn sharp criticism from local officials and raised concerns about the future of families in the region.
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The investigation also compliments previous claims that CCC’s regulations impede coastal infrastructure projects, which has drawn criticism from multiple political fronts over the last year.
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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