as in condemnations
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 denunciations
But Lander has gone much further in his denunciations of Israel, particularly in the past year.
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Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
In any event, denunciations of war have been a constant in Leo’s ministry (and in that of recent Popes).
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
In exile, Carvajal began making grandiose denunciations of Maduro on his personal blog (now taken down) and on social media.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
At the time, however, with little evidence to support the Red denunciations but innuendo and blacklists, the fear of being labeled a Communist left the country nearly paralyzed.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
The controversy connects to a larger schism on the right, with some conservatives pushing back against an increasingly vocal faction whose denunciations of Israel, critics say, often combine with blatant antisemitism.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The report cards slammed several teams with anonymous comments that accused some teams of disrespecting players’ families, employing substandard training staffs and other denunciations.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Other Canadian Jewish groups offered stronger denunciations of the new approach.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
The killings have stoked massive protests, heated denunciations of ICE from Democrats and pleas for de-escalation from business leaders.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
In any event, denunciations of war have been a constant in Leo’s ministry (and in that of recent Popes).
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
In exile, Carvajal began making grandiose denunciations of Maduro on his personal blog (now taken down) and on social media.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
At the time, however, with little evidence to support the Red denunciations but innuendo and blacklists, the fear of being labeled a Communist left the country nearly paralyzed.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
The controversy connects to a larger schism on the right, with some conservatives pushing back against an increasingly vocal faction whose denunciations of Israel, critics say, often combine with blatant antisemitism.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The report cards slammed several teams with anonymous comments that accused some teams of disrespecting players’ families, employing substandard training staffs and other denunciations.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Other Canadian Jewish groups offered stronger denunciations of the new approach.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
The killings have stoked massive protests, heated denunciations of ICE from Democrats and pleas for de-escalation from business leaders.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denunciations
Noun
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Lawmakers demand corporate condemnations, meetings and disclosure of political donations, warning that silence on map fights — and potential boycotts and protests — will reveal whether boardrooms truly back democracy and Black political power.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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In addition to condemnations of oil and gas companies, the war has reignited calls for more hardline windfall taxes on fossil fuel firms.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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If such a case occurs, penalties from the Florida Board of Nursing could range from reprimands, fines or probation to suspension or revocation of the license, according to a state statute.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 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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