Synonyms of denunciation

denunciation

noun

di-ˌnən(t)-sē-ˈā-shən 

as in condemnation

an often public or formal expression of disapproval

the official denunciation of the congresswoman's actions before the full house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• condemnation
• reprimand
• censure
• criticism
• rebuke
• excoriation
• reproof
• punishment
• reproach
• riot act
• lecture
• commination
• stricture
• castigation
• admonishment
• chastisement
• admonition
• remonstrance
• objurgation
• damnation
• lesson
• scolding
• disparagement
• lash
• talking-to
• depreciation
• rap
• tongue-lashing
• deprecation
• dressing-down
• pan
• belittlement
• devil
• business

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• endorsement
• indorsement
• citation
• commendation
• tribute
• praise
• acclamation
• honor
• approval
• panegyric
• eulogy
• encomium
• sanction
• blessing
• plaudit(s)

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of denunciation

In the course of it, nearly everyone seemed to agree that there was a problem with Lewis, and he was subjected to a series of heated denunciations. —Kelefa Sanneh, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024

Similar charges have been leveled against other prominent Israeli artists since the start of the Gaza war, but the denunciation of Zoya was particularly public. —Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2024

Moscow’s official reaction to the Olympic ban of most Russian athletes has been furious denunciation. —Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2024

The protest at the exhibition elicited a flood of denunciations, including from the White House, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and New York Atty. —Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024