1
as in condemning
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 criticizing
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 censuring
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 denouncing
The song, and its accompanying video featuring Bryan dancing on a dock, was ripped online, and launched a string of comments denouncing the track — about, yep, fishing and hunting, golfing and drinking — as the product of a large language model.
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
Unlike the polished restraint of traditional beauty advertising, her monologue denouncing ageism is unfiltered and unapologetic.
—Alison Bringé, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Yet with the same breath many are castigating Kang, others are denouncing clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Real Madrid for not investing more into their women’s team.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The fight picked up momentum last week when Rabbi Rachel Timoner, a prominent progressive Jewish leader and ally of Mayor Mamdani, delivered a sermon denouncing the boycott push at the popular Congregation Beth Elohim temple on Eighth Ave.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
After the vote, Commissioner Zach Lindstrom thanked At Chandee's supporters for sharing his story while denouncing the current presidential administration for locking him up.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 2 May 2026
In response to The Star’s inquiry, Sarnecki provided a statement denouncing 7-OH and kratom.
—Matthew Kelly
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
At the Capitol, protesters carried placards supporting Fair Districts Amendments, which voters approved in 2010, and denouncing the governor’s scheme as a bad faith gerrymandering scheme that only benefitted his and other Republican leaders’ ambitions.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Hegseth largely declined to provide specifics, instead denouncing critics as defeatists, questioning their patriotism and insisting the mission had broad public support.
—Nik Popli, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
Unlike the polished restraint of traditional beauty advertising, her monologue denouncing ageism is unfiltered and unapologetic.
—Alison Bringé, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Yet with the same breath many are castigating Kang, others are denouncing clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Real Madrid for not investing more into their women’s team.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The fight picked up momentum last week when Rabbi Rachel Timoner, a prominent progressive Jewish leader and ally of Mayor Mamdani, delivered a sermon denouncing the boycott push at the popular Congregation Beth Elohim temple on Eighth Ave.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
After the vote, Commissioner Zach Lindstrom thanked At Chandee's supporters for sharing his story while denouncing the current presidential administration for locking him up.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 2 May 2026
In response to The Star’s inquiry, Sarnecki provided a statement denouncing 7-OH and kratom.
—Matthew Kelly
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
At the Capitol, protesters carried placards supporting Fair Districts Amendments, which voters approved in 2010, and denouncing the governor’s scheme as a bad faith gerrymandering scheme that only benefitted his and other Republican leaders’ ambitions.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Hegseth largely declined to provide specifics, instead denouncing critics as defeatists, questioning their patriotism and insisting the mission had broad public support.
—Nik Popli, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denouncing
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Other countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt also issued statements condemning the attacks and expressing support for Kuwait.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Moskowitz has been one of the most outspoken members of Congress in condemning the rise of antisemitism coming from members of either party, and in support of Israel, issues that are deeply personal to him.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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In March, Warren led the Massachusetts delegation in a letter to the State Department criticizing the administration’s lack of preparation in terms of evacuating Americans and pressing for answers on its response.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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The agreement was immediately challenged in Kenya’s High Court, with opponents criticizing it for unfavorable terms.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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As this memoir opens, Iran’s morality police stalk the university where Nafisi works, censuring her female students.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Brown, the lone vote against Martinez’s item, said offering trainings to all councilmembers without mandating it for the mayor and not censuring him absolved Martinez of accountability.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The headline-splashing arrest came after LaBeouf claimed to be sober, blaming past abusive behavior on alcoholism.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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Frustration, because too much of the public conversation defaults toward blaming parents while failing to grapple honestly with the cultural shift in our society that is shaping these gatherings.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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And while criticism of insurance companies was bipartisan, Republicans and Democrats also blamed one another for the crisis, with the GOP faulting Obamacare and Democrats accusing Republicans of using the hearings to deflect from their own inaction to address rising premiums.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
22 Jan. 2026
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Some Havana Syndrome victims have spent more than a decade trying to draw attention to their cases, often faulting the government for failing to provide enough support or access to specialized medical care.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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If something’s not done as far as reprimanding, what will that do to him as a student?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Hart was reprimanding Ross for doing what is the most offensive thing a comedian can do — suck up to the most important person in the room — and enforcing an old ethic in comedy, which is not apologizing for your jokes.—
Robert Lynch,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rather than attacking all rapidly growing cells, as chemotherapy does, the drug targets a key cancer-driving pathway known as KRAS, which is involved in more than 90% of pancreatic tumors.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Akindahunsi is accused of attacking several women the night of May 28.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Raphael remembers a father who worked punishing hours, something 24 to 28 hours at a time.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Terr hopes that the settlements reached thus far will deter officials from firing or punishing employees for their speech moving forward, despite political pressure or online outrage.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Denouncing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denouncing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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