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
As usual, denunciations of cancel culture were big.
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Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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
In exile, Carvajal began making grandiose denunciations of Maduro on his personal blog (now taken down) and on social media.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Other Canadian Jewish groups offered stronger denunciations of the new approach.
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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.
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Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
9 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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To resent a rival is par for the course in the villa, but Toni and Shakira’s condemnations registered as truly antisocial.
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The condemnations keep coming four days after security officers escorted five diabetes experts out of the American Diabetes Association meeting in New Orleans for handing out copies of an editorial criticizing federal cuts to biomedical research.
Noun
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The reprimands have gone beyond rhetoric.
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The judiciary's system for policing misconduct includes punishment such as informal warnings and public reprimands.
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