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 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.
—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
So why no denunciations from the American leftists who were so quick to cry genocide against Israel in Gaza?
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
There will, no doubt, be some denunciations of globalism.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Condemnations Some South American leaders offered some of the strongest and swiftest denunciations, alongside Iran and Russia.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
In addition to Murton's denunciations of conditions at Cummins and Tucker, his book explores the woefully inadequate women's prison, located on the same grounds as Cummins.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
The result has been constant denunciations, crushing sanctions, threats of military action, and, most recently, military operations against its territory—carried out during diplomatic negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
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
So why no denunciations from the American leftists who were so quick to cry genocide against Israel in Gaza?
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
There will, no doubt, be some denunciations of globalism.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Condemnations Some South American leaders offered some of the strongest and swiftest denunciations, alongside Iran and Russia.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
In addition to Murton's denunciations of conditions at Cummins and Tucker, his book explores the woefully inadequate women's prison, located on the same grounds as Cummins.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
The result has been constant denunciations, crushing sanctions, threats of military action, and, most recently, military operations against its territory—carried out during diplomatic negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denunciations
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Think of Woodstock-era sung-and-spoken condemnations of the Vietnam War, the 1980s megaconcerts and charity singles inspired by famine in Ethiopia and apartheid in South Africa, and the Rock Against Bush compilations that challenged America’s invasion of Iraq.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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This time, condemnations flowed from across the spectrum — along with demands for an apology that had not come by late afternoon.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The former directors also criticized Saintremy’s reprimands from the city, stating a key function of her role is to promote events at the cultural center and that means speaking with media.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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When managers are running on empty, small frustrations turn into public reprimands, and reasonable requests start to feel personal.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Denunciations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denunciations. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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