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.
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Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
This fit neatly into a wider culture of denunciation that took hold after 2022.
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Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Walter Cronkite’s denunciation of the Vietnam War in 1968 was a turning point in the public’s antiwar attitudes.
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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
Walter Cronkite’s denunciation of the Vietnam War in 1968 was a turning point in the public’s antiwar attitudes.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denunciation
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The attack, which was captured on video and shared on social media, led to condemnation of the perpetrator and an outpouring of support for the food vendor, who was identified by her family members as Arabelia Martinez, 62.
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Families facing difficult diagnoses deserve compassion, not condemnation.
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In a largely symbolic reprimand, Senate Democrats succeeded on Tuesday in forcing through a resolution to end the war with Iran.
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The reprimands have gone beyond rhetoric.
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“Denunciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denunciation. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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