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as in condemned
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
the church council denounced the bishop's teachings, officially declaring them to be heresy
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as in criticized
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
denounced the shoddy merchandise that the local shops were foisting on tourists
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as in censured
to express public or formal disapproval of
the governor has denounced the court's decision and vows to press for a constitutional amendment
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Recent Examples of denounced
When the Biden administration had any number of bizarre performances, celebrations and statements, Stern and those like her angrily denounced anyone who criticized them.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
On Friday, the New York City Democratic Socialists of America — an organization that represents Mamdani’s core base — denounced his administration’s move to grow the city’s police headcount in a rare public rebuke.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Athens is backing new European Union crackdowns and negotiating with African governments to host migrant centers for people rejected by Europe’s asylum system, a plan denounced by international human rights groups.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Northern Ireland’s justice minister, Naomi Long, denounced the protests and riots.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
Earlier this week, Next Generation Action Network, a civil rights organization that has been advocating in favor of Anthony, denounced the racial makeup of the jurors.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 June 2026
After reviewing the evidence in the case, the presiding judge, Sir Harry Henry Ognall, denounced the tactics of Metropolitan Police and Operation Edzell.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The Iranian government denounced Persepolis and successfully lobbied for the film’s removal from the Bangkok International Film Festival.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
State leaders urged low-polling candidates to drop out, a charge some denounced as anti-democratic and biased against candidates of color.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
On Friday, the New York City Democratic Socialists of America — an organization that represents Mamdani’s core base — denounced his administration’s move to grow the city’s police headcount in a rare public rebuke.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Athens is backing new European Union crackdowns and negotiating with African governments to host migrant centers for people rejected by Europe’s asylum system, a plan denounced by international human rights groups.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Northern Ireland’s justice minister, Naomi Long, denounced the protests and riots.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
Earlier this week, Next Generation Action Network, a civil rights organization that has been advocating in favor of Anthony, denounced the racial makeup of the jurors.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 June 2026
After reviewing the evidence in the case, the presiding judge, Sir Harry Henry Ognall, denounced the tactics of Metropolitan Police and Operation Edzell.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The Iranian government denounced Persepolis and successfully lobbied for the film’s removal from the Bangkok International Film Festival.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
State leaders urged low-polling candidates to drop out, a charge some denounced as anti-democratic and biased against candidates of color.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denounced
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White condemned Hokit’s behavior later on.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
15 June 2026
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Several Middle Eastern countries have condemned Iran's recent strikes in the region, with Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Arabia among those voicing outrage.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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When the Biden administration had any number of bizarre performances, celebrations and statements, Stern and those like her angrily denounced anyone who criticized them.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The United States, widely criticized under President Joe Biden for not reining in brutal Israeli excesses in Gaza, is now trying to curtail Israeli action in tackling the more existential security challenge to its north with Hezbollah.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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He has been accused of vote trading and threatening recalls against his colleagues and was censured twice by the council.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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He was censured in an overwhelming vote by the state Democratic Party’s central committee, prompting Polis to appear on a subsequent party video call with black tape over his mouth.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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An Israeli source told CNN that Netanyahu has also privately blamed Kushner and Witkoff for creating a wedge between the two leaders.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Amid mounting public criticism, the White House took down the video and blamed an unnamed aide.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The inspector general reportedly faulted the department for placing agents in that precarious situation.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Hegseth faulted in Signalgate Remember Signalgate?—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
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Disgusting — yet he was not reprimanded by fellow commissioners.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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Behind closed doors, ProPublica revealed, the majority-Republican state Supreme Court quashed the commission’s recommendations that two Republican judges who’d admitted to committing egregious conduct violations be publicly reprimanded.—
Doug Bock Clark,
ProPublica,
5 June 2026
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Some customers decried the logo change as uninviting.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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Major medical organizations decried the move.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
9 Dec. 2025
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Then, in Leverkusen, Newcastle had the two best chances, but neither Neave nor Joe Brayson could take them and they were punished.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The announcement was a stunning end to Moore’s short, up-and-down tenure that saw the Wolverines take a step back on the field after winning the national championship and being punished by the NCAA.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Denounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denounced. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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