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

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

Buttigieg did, however, compliment Tesla CEO Elon Musk for opening up the company’s Supercharger network to a growing range of vehicles and declined an opportunity to critique his social-media output, which frequently involves denunciations of the Biden administration. —Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 24 July 2024