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
That defiant stance drew condemnation from Republican leaders, who accused Democrats of playing political games.
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Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
The United Kingdom, France, Australia and Canada, amongst a number of other western countries, have announced their recognition of Palestine, drawing condemnation from Netanyahu.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
While many governments defended Israel's initial right to respond to the attack, the scale of civilian death and suffering wrought by its war have drawn increasing international condemnation and isolation for the Jewish state.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
Her critiques of the South — and particularly Nashville, where her roots run deep — serve more as a warning than a complete condemnation.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
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Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
The United Kingdom, France, Australia and Canada, amongst a number of other western countries, have announced their recognition of Palestine, drawing condemnation from Netanyahu.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
While many governments defended Israel's initial right to respond to the attack, the scale of civilian death and suffering wrought by its war have drawn increasing international condemnation and isolation for the Jewish state.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
Her critiques of the South — and particularly Nashville, where her roots run deep — serve more as a warning than a complete condemnation.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnation
Noun
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He was convicted of failing in his duties and received a formal reprimand.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The three most common forms were suspension (39%), often without pay, and reprimand (30%), both of which ran ahead of firings (26%).—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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The judge, however, is awaiting potential censure from the Massachusetts Commission on Judicial Conduct.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
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At Tuesday’s meeting and prior to a vote by the council, Fuller will be given the right to rebut the grounds for the censure proposed.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, the league seemingly deemed his actions not punishment-worthy, saving Mahomes from an $11,593 first-offense taunting penalty.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Where Gentle Parenting Might Be Lacking Gentle parenting emphasizes empathy and respectful communication without harsh punishment, explains Cynthia Vejar, PhD, LPC, program director and associate professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lebanon Valley College.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Far from being simply a denunciation of marginalization, the song becomes a sincere embrace of vulnerable childhoods, highlighting the pain of those who grow up in poverty, neglect, and, often, are forced into crime as a means of survival.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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Cinema sometimes has to know how to give in to a cause, but another thing entirely is to impoverish cinema by attributing to documentary cinema a mere and strict role of denunciation.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Addressing concerns of the studios, the legislation includes exclusions for projects such as documentaries and biographical works, or for purposes of comment, criticism, or parody, among others.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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The changes come as the social media giant faces ongoing criticism over harms to children from its platforms.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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