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
There will, no doubt, be some denunciations of globalism.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Jan. 2026
So why no denunciations from the American leftists who were so quick to cry genocide against Israel in Gaza?
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
Condemnations Some South American leaders offered some of the strongest and swiftest denunciations, alongside Iran and Russia.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
In addition to Murton's denunciations of conditions at Cummins and Tucker, his book explores the woefully inadequate women's prison, located on the same grounds as Cummins.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Jan. 2026
So why no denunciations from the American leftists who were so quick to cry genocide against Israel in Gaza?
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
Condemnations Some South American leaders offered some of the strongest and swiftest denunciations, alongside Iran and Russia.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
In addition to Murton's denunciations of conditions at Cummins and Tucker, his book explores the woefully inadequate women's prison, located on the same grounds as Cummins.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denunciation
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Shane referenced last year’s Aspen Place condemnation housing disaster in Gardner that left nearly 700 people homeless within 48 hours.—
Lynne Hermansen,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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The City Council voted Wednesday to pay the money to settle a 2025 condemnation lawsuit to acquire land near the old Dallas Morning News campus from a company owned by developer Ray Washburne.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Employers are not allowed to fire, reprimand or discipline workers who miss work during the driving ban, according to a press release from the state.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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As if that conduct doesn’t raise enough questions about her fitness, Steele has faced reprimands for allowing staff to stray from official Board of Review business while on county time.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Denunciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denunciation. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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