as in reprimand
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
a condemnation of the war by the international community
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Recent Examples of condemnation
The young vice chair has faced condemnation from party leaders, including DNC Chairman Ken Martin, over disagreements about Democratic strategy.
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2025
Amid recent political condemnation of DEI, studios have rolled back their efforts.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 May 2025
The debate has lingered despite near-blanket condemnation of the devices by civil rights groups, many medical research organizations and the United Nations.
—Kayana Szymczak For The New York Times, New York Times, 13 May 2025
In addition, Mexico might seek international condemnation via the United Nations or the Organization of American States, but Trump has long expressed disdain for such international bodies and would probably brush off such criticism.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2025
Amid recent political condemnation of DEI, studios have rolled back their efforts.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 May 2025
The debate has lingered despite near-blanket condemnation of the devices by civil rights groups, many medical research organizations and the United Nations.
—Kayana Szymczak For The New York Times, New York Times, 13 May 2025
In addition, Mexico might seek international condemnation via the United Nations or the Organization of American States, but Trump has long expressed disdain for such international bodies and would probably brush off such criticism.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnation
Noun
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Broward judge to receive reprimand in June Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Monday, May 19, 2025.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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Such discipline could range from private reprimands to suspension or even permanent disbarment, effectively ending an attorney’s legal career.—
Cassandra Burke Robertson,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2025
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Stupar declined to comment on the censure, referring any questions to Lynch, who is president of the board.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Libby filed her lawsuit against Fecteau to have the censure overturned on March 11.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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School personnel also would be prohibited from referring truant students to police to be ticketed as punishment.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
28 May 2025
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The punishment was far less than the maximum six-month sentence sought by the government but more than the probation that Papadopoulos and his lawyers had asked for.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Springsteen is a passionate liberal who has campaigned for every Democratic candidate for president over the past two decades, and he’s made no effort to disguise his contempt for President Trump, but this is his most passionate denunciation of him to date.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2025
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Angry public denunciations of Glassman soon followed.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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So far, Trumps criticism of Powell doesn’t appear to have had any bearing on monetary policy, despite temporarily shaking the markets in late April when it was believed Trump might try to fire Powell.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The top seeds cruised on the men’s side of the French Open and the scheduling of women’s tennis matches drew more criticism from a pair of American stars.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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