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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of denunciation

Iran launched a drone attack against Azerbaijan early in the war, triggering harsh denunciations and speculation that Azerbaijan could enter the war. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026

The truth is that, despite the 2019 Business Roundtable denunciation of MSV, the pendulum never fully swung away from MSV. — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

One of the few factors that could impede a Democratic wave in this year’s midterms is the party’s own unpopularity; polling suggests that plenty of voters outside college campuses might also nod along to El-Sayed’s denunciation of Democrats. — Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

The Iranian denunciation coincided with comments by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Kyiv had ‌noted Russia ⁠was passing on to Iran its satellite observations in the Middle East to enable it to direct strikes in the region. — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 26 July 2026