Synonyms of denunciation

denunciation

noun

di-ˌnən(t)-sē-ˈā-shən 

as in condemnation

an often public or formal expression of disapproval

the official denunciation of the congresswoman's actions before the full house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• condemnation
• reprimand
• censure
• criticism
• rebuke
• excoriation
• reproof
• punishment
• reproach
• riot act
• lecture
• commination
• stricture
• castigation
• admonishment
• chastisement
• admonition
• remonstrance
• objurgation
• damnation
• lesson
• scolding
• disparagement
• lash
• talking-to
• depreciation
• rap
• tongue-lashing
• deprecation
• dressing-down
• pan
• belittlement
• devil
• business

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• endorsement
• indorsement
• citation
• commendation
• tribute
• praise
• acclamation
• honor
• approval
• panegyric
• eulogy
• encomium
• sanction
• blessing
• plaudit(s)

Examples of denunciation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Strong coverage of such schemes can coexist alongside forceful denunciations of last Saturday’s assassination attempt. —Erik Wemple, Washington Post, 19 July 2024

After President Biden concluded his remarks Saturday evening — a denunciation of political violence in the immediate wake of an attempt to assassinate Donald Trump — CNN turned to a panel of political observers to offer their thoughts. —Philip Bump, Washington Post, 15 July 2024

If this was just about our feelings, these denunciations could be easily brushed aside. —Pamela Paul, The Mercury News, 29 June 2024

Axel does a riff about hockey to the young white cop he’s brought along, and Murphy turns it into a scathing denunciation of white myopia. —Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 July 2024