as in condemnation
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
the official denunciation of the congresswoman's actions before the full house
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Recent Examples of denunciation
In any event, denunciations of war have been a constant in Leo’s ministry (and in that of recent Popes).
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Paul Elie, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Ghio’s testimony in support of a controversial homeschool oversight bill at a public hearing two weeks ago turned a routine confirmation debate into a brief, if heated, defense of homeschoolers and denunciation of Ghio.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
This fit neatly into a wider culture of denunciation that took hold after 2022.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
At the time, however, with little evidence to support the Red denunciations but innuendo and blacklists, the fear of being labeled a Communist left the country nearly paralyzed.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
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Paul Elie, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Ghio’s testimony in support of a controversial homeschool oversight bill at a public hearing two weeks ago turned a routine confirmation debate into a brief, if heated, defense of homeschoolers and denunciation of Ghio.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
This fit neatly into a wider culture of denunciation that took hold after 2022.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
At the time, however, with little evidence to support the Red denunciations but innuendo and blacklists, the fear of being labeled a Communist left the country nearly paralyzed.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denunciation
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The incident triggered panic among students and parents and drew condemnation from city and state leaders who said federal officials had assured them immigration enforcement would not occur at schools.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
11 June 2026
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And was anyone surprised by the lack of immediate condemnation and outrage from Mayor Mamdani?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The judiciary's system for policing misconduct includes punishment such as informal warnings and public reprimands.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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The board issued Walton a formal reprimand Monday, June 1, and ordered her to complete continuing education credits on ethics, professionalism and boundaries.—
Amber Gaudet
June 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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“Denunciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denunciation. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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