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 The executions, announced Sunday, triggered condemnations by rights groups in the North African country that is divided between rival administrations, each backed by a set of militias and foreign governments. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Israel’s settlement policies in the occupied West Bank have drawn condemnation from the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada in recent days. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026 The condemnation got even louder when the Post reported that Gordillo had dropped out of an electrician apprenticeship and never become fully credentialed. — Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026 Our nation has also received relentless condemnation from foreign citizens around the world, especially over the last decade. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for condemnation

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Noun

Under the Premier League’s general disciplinary rules, its board can issue a reprimand, impose a fine of up to £100,000 through its summary jurisdiction or refer an alleged breach to an independent commission.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The internal affairs investigator recommended a verbal reprimand, which was approved by Sheriff Ric Bradshaw.

— Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of reprimand

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Council members thanked Saunders for his apology and the censure item was approved by 4-1 vote, with Saunders as the only no vote.

— James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Cush said Kelley Black’s post about McMillen and Willensky violated two board censure resolutions taken against Kelley Black in 2025.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of censure

Noun

The defeat was followed by an ugly postgame brawl that ran counter to the positive vibes Argentina generated in 2022 and has since brought significant punishment.

— Asli Pelit, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
According to Norqain, the Wild ONE Skeleton Gecko is designed for precisely that kind of punishment.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of punishment

Noun

Iran launched a drone attack against Azerbaijan early in the war, triggering harsh denunciations and speculation that Azerbaijan could enter the war.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of denunciation

Noun

But the lobbyist has doubled down on her criticism of McCuskey in a recent letter to Illinois’ four top legislative leaders and obtained by the Tribune.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
The sharpest criticism of the deal came from Venezuelan opposition figures, who argue that a caretaker administration installed after a foreign military operation has no standing to sign away a century of oil rights.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

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