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
The priest’s denunciations of violence against the New World’s darker people perfected a polemical style based not on revelation or appeals to authority but the power of personal witness.
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Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
The event also featured fiery denunciations of political opponents, as well as calls for revival and spiritual warfare.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Public denunciations grow Rokita's request comes as several grassroots efforts grow to publicly shame and punish Kirk’s detractors.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 15 Sep. 2025
No doubt these official denunciations have embarrassed Sisi at a time when Egyptian officials are seeking to reach out to the West and repair a broken economy.
—Muhammad Mansour, Foreign Affairs, 18 May 2016
Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
The event also featured fiery denunciations of political opponents, as well as calls for revival and spiritual warfare.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Public denunciations grow Rokita's request comes as several grassroots efforts grow to publicly shame and punish Kirk’s detractors.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 15 Sep. 2025
No doubt these official denunciations have embarrassed Sisi at a time when Egyptian officials are seeking to reach out to the West and repair a broken economy.
—Muhammad Mansour, Foreign Affairs, 18 May 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denunciations
Noun
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While condemnations are not uncommon, the city does not casually tear down properties, especially prominent ones.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
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Emirati leaders’ response, marked by swift condemnations and the prompt visit of a historically high-ranking delegation to Doha, indicate that Israel’s government seriously misjudged the situation.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Celebrating a murder is disgraceful, and reprimands and firings in the workplace can be appropriate consequences for it, but criticism of anyone’s political views should always be fair game.—
Michael Bloomberg,
Twin Cities,
24 Sep. 2025
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Most job losses start at the district level, where teachers can face discipline that ranges from reprimands to outright termination.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Denunciations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denunciations. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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