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
The priest’s denunciations of violence against the New World’s darker people perfected a polemical style based not on revelation or appeals to authority but the power of personal witness.
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Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
The event also featured fiery denunciations of political opponents, as well as calls for revival and spiritual warfare.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
When words lose their original meanings and are repurposed as verbal cudgels, the public sphere becomes a jungle of denunciation, intimidation, and even violence.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Public denunciations grow Rokita's request comes as several grassroots efforts grow to publicly shame and punish Kirk’s detractors.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 15 Sep. 2025
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Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
The event also featured fiery denunciations of political opponents, as well as calls for revival and spiritual warfare.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
When words lose their original meanings and are repurposed as verbal cudgels, the public sphere becomes a jungle of denunciation, intimidation, and even violence.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Public denunciations grow Rokita's request comes as several grassroots efforts grow to publicly shame and punish Kirk’s detractors.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denunciation
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The arrest by federal agents of a day care teacher inside a child care center in northwest Chicago has drawn strong condemnation from local leaders.—
Whitney Wild,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The texts ignited a scandal that drew bipartisan condemnation.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Olmo also received a reprimand and a $1,000 fine, was charged $7,000 reimbursement of the Florida Department of Health’s case costs, and ordered to do five hours of continuing medical education in risk management.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Prior board records provided to the Herald by Rollins’ attorney last month shed light on the misconduct violation that led to the public reprimand.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Denunciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denunciation. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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