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an often public or formal expression of disapproval
a condemnation of the war by the international community
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Recent Examples of condemnations
Few condemnations of such a public threat emerged, and despite an American veto on an assassination, Israel continued to ratchet up its aims to not just kill one national leader, but an entire government.
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Séamus Malekafzali, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
The strikes prompted condemnations from Maduro supporters including Russia’s foreign ministry and Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who called for a United Nations Security Council meeting, while Trump allies including Argentina President Javier Milei celebrated the news.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Israeli authorities have issued condemnations of the violence, but made few arrests.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
But as one European diplomat told me, the strategy’s harsh condemnations could harm such politicians’ electoral fortunes.
—Rebeccah Heinrichs, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
Damascus issued one of its strongest condemnations against Israel after the attack.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Dec. 2025
While condemnations are not uncommon, the city does not casually tear down properties, especially prominent ones.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Emirati leaders’ response, marked by swift condemnations and the prompt visit of a historically high-ranking delegation to Doha, indicate that Israel’s government seriously misjudged the situation.
—Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Mangione allegedly kept journals that described his plans for the attack, his intent to send a message and condemnations of the health insurance industry.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Séamus Malekafzali, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
The strikes prompted condemnations from Maduro supporters including Russia’s foreign ministry and Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who called for a United Nations Security Council meeting, while Trump allies including Argentina President Javier Milei celebrated the news.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Israeli authorities have issued condemnations of the violence, but made few arrests.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
But as one European diplomat told me, the strategy’s harsh condemnations could harm such politicians’ electoral fortunes.
—Rebeccah Heinrichs, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
Damascus issued one of its strongest condemnations against Israel after the attack.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Dec. 2025
While condemnations are not uncommon, the city does not casually tear down properties, especially prominent ones.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Emirati leaders’ response, marked by swift condemnations and the prompt visit of a historically high-ranking delegation to Doha, indicate that Israel’s government seriously misjudged the situation.
—Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Mangione allegedly kept journals that described his plans for the attack, his intent to send a message and condemnations of the health insurance industry.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnations
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The email, which went viral on X, sparked a wave of state and national news, outrage from faculty and reprimands from free speech advocacy organizations, like FIRE and PEN America.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Lenard saw people smiling, laughing, making small talk, and watching their kids enjoy themselves without criticism or reprimands.—
Lisa Hughes,
CBS News,
19 Dec. 2025
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Aside from the financial cost to the city, Blain’s behavior prompted several council actions, including two censures.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2025
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Some rank-and-file lawmakers also agree that censures are losing their punch.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Nov. 2025
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Condemnations Some South American leaders offered some of the strongest and swiftest denunciations, alongside Iran and Russia.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
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In addition to Murton's denunciations of conditions at Cummins and Tucker, his book explores the woefully inadequate women's prison, located on the same grounds as Cummins.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Dec. 2025
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The investigation led to punishments for Mass State Police detectives, and the feds opened a probe into the county’s murder investigation.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Zanelli has the right to respond to the charges and could have a public trial before the Court of Judicial Discipline, which could determine if the charges were proven and what punishments to levy.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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These efforts build on the Legislature’s 2023 Live Local Act, which offered incentives for affordable housing development but has drawn criticisms of uneven implementation and limited impact.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Leo, who has promised to keep Francis' signature policies such as welcoming gay Catholics and discussing women's ordination, echoed his predecessor's frequent criticisms of the global economic system during his remarks on Tuesday.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Condemnations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnations. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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