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

Russia withdrew from the convention in 2025 following denunciations by other Ramsar members of the war in Ukraine and its destructive effects on wetlands in that country. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

His denunciation so incensed far-right Israelis that a number of activists were detained while protesting his son’s bar mitzvah in Jerusalem the next year, Emanuel recalled. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Three words The lengthiest denunciation of Tyndale’s translation came from More, the English humanist who was King Henry VIII’s leading political official. — Michael Bruening, The Conversation, 30 June 2026

Keiko Fujimori assumed the role after her mother, the late Susana Higuchi, separated from her father following her public denunciation of corruption in his government regarding the handling of international donations. — Claudia Rebaza, CNN Money, 7 June 2026