as in condemnation
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 denunciation
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.
—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
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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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denunciation
Noun
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With a few notable exceptions, Leo kept his political remarks to the leaders largely diplomatic, using a language of encouragement and subtle messaging rather than headline-grabbing condemnations.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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With a few notable exceptions, Leo kept his political remarks to the leaders largely diplomatic, using a language of encouragement and subtle messaging rather than headline-grabbing condemnations.—
Nicole Winfield,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The medical board issued a formal reprimand against Ferguson and ordered him to complete continuing education on safe opioid prescribing within six months.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some activist investors had said even a 5% vote against Manifold, who has only been in post as chair since October, would represent a severe reprimand, particularly after a historic 24% vote against outgoing chair Helge Lund last year.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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