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
His actions drew strong condemnation from lawmakers.
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Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
The move drew immediate condemnation from the abuse victims and their attorneys, whose lawsuits were effectively paused while a bankruptcy judge reviewed the church’s finances and assets.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Harris taking over the Democratic ticket with the backing of party delegates rather than voters drew condemnation from Republicans, while many Democrats cheered it as a chance to put a woman of color in the White House for the first time.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
De La Soul’s unexpected broadside against High and Rising drew plenty of online condemnation.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
The move drew immediate condemnation from the abuse victims and their attorneys, whose lawsuits were effectively paused while a bankruptcy judge reviewed the church’s finances and assets.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Harris taking over the Democratic ticket with the backing of party delegates rather than voters drew condemnation from Republicans, while many Democrats cheered it as a chance to put a woman of color in the White House for the first time.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
De La Soul’s unexpected broadside against High and Rising drew plenty of online condemnation.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemnation
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Its justices make the ultimate decisions on discipline for judges, ranging from mere letters of warning to more serious reprimands, up to suspensions for as long as a year and even, in very rare cases, removal from the bench.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 30 Sep. 2024
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On Friday, a spokesperson for the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office said the agency did not receive a complete disciplinary report from Logan County about Grayson, including his reprimand for an inaccurate report of the traffic incident.Ray Sanchez, CNN, 3 Aug. 2024
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The party says there will be disciplinary action — which could include censure, suspension and a ban — for those who violate the code.Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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Heinz removed the censure from his request and put forth a motion requesting investigations by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and the United States Attorney for the District of Arizona into the sheriff's actions.Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
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The 7-year-old alleged their hands had been duct taped behind their back at one point and said they and their siblings were hit with a belt as a punishment.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Trump stands by tariffs On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly promised to impose tariffs on countries that build their factories outside the U.S. or as a means of punishment against nations that allow immigrants to enter the U.S. illegally.Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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Fear, the emotion that predominates in Le Corbeau, seems familiar — lingering from the tyrannical Covid lockdowns, Stasi-like doxxing, denunciations, and the social antagonism endured through political partisanship.Armond White, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024
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But Musk did not confine his anger to harsh denunciations.Marietje Schaake, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2024
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Some Israelis demand cease-fire deal, return of hostages Netanyahu faces mounting pressure and criticism from Israelis frustrated with the lack of a cease-fire deal to secure the release of the around 100 remaining hostages in Gaza as the war has raged for more than a year.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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This requires you to put your ego aside and stay genuinely open to new ideas, concerns and even criticisms.Rhoan Morgan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Condemnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemnation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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