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as in condemned
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
the church council denounced the bishop's teachings, officially declaring them to be heresy
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as in criticized
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
denounced the shoddy merchandise that the local shops were foisting on tourists
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as in censured
to express public or formal disapproval of
the governor has denounced the court's decision and vows to press for a constitutional amendment
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Recent Examples of denounced
The federal judge in Hunter Biden’s tax case denounced the president’s pardon.
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Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute have both denounced theories that the COVID vaccine causes cancer.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
Four high-profile contemporary art institutions in Berlin bitterly denounced plans by the city’s Senate to dramatically slash the budget next year for arts funding, a lifeline for many museums and artists based in the German capital.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Others, however, slammed those reactions as insensitive, saying that a killing isn't justified and that acts of violence should be denounced.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
In September, Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams, who also plays in Europe, denounced the idea of a W player making $700,000.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2024
In a joint statement, six past top editors of the Observer have denounced the move, both for the decision and the way it was reached.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Dec. 2024
Maduro has been accused and denounced of committing crimes against humanity by the fact-finding mission of the United Nations.
—Christopher Intagliata, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
Ohio Democrats have denounced Senate Bill 104 as an attempt to further restrict transgender rights in the state.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute have both denounced theories that the COVID vaccine causes cancer.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
Four high-profile contemporary art institutions in Berlin bitterly denounced plans by the city’s Senate to dramatically slash the budget next year for arts funding, a lifeline for many museums and artists based in the German capital.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Others, however, slammed those reactions as insensitive, saying that a killing isn't justified and that acts of violence should be denounced.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
In September, Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams, who also plays in Europe, denounced the idea of a W player making $700,000.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2024
In a joint statement, six past top editors of the Observer have denounced the move, both for the decision and the way it was reached.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Dec. 2024
Maduro has been accused and denounced of committing crimes against humanity by the fact-finding mission of the United Nations.
—Christopher Intagliata, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
Ohio Democrats have denounced Senate Bill 104 as an attempt to further restrict transgender rights in the state.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denounced
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Groups including the Anti Defamation League and the Stop Asian Hate Project immediately condemned the comments.Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Torres on Friday condemned Steam for allowing such a game to remain on its site.Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
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Similar to other investigations and reports, the task force sharply criticized the agency responsible for safeguarding America's top democratic leaders.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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During the latter inferno, which destroyed 1,600 structures from Westlake Village to Malibu, the school’s policy was questioned and criticized.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety However, much like Qatar — which hosted the World Cup in 2022 — FIFA’s decision has already been attacked by human rights groups.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The accuser says she was attacked by the two rappers at an after-show party following the Video Music Awards.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Penny’s defense painted him as a good Samaritan being punished for trying to help his fellow New Yorkers in a frightening moment.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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What’s worst is that teams get punished, not rewarded, for performing well in the NBA Cup.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Denounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denounced. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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