as in condemnation
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
the recent excoriation of dumbed-down textbooks by a panel of educators
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Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a top aide to President Trump, drew and quickly dismissed a raft of condemnation from Democratic lawmakers, left-wing politicians abroad and others across the internet after twice making what to some looked like a Nazi salute from an inauguration stage.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025 -
Faced with racist quotas and restrictive laws, Perkins dared public condemnation—even enduring a congressional crusade for her impeachment—in a desperate effort to save refugees and relocate them to the United States.—
Sara Georgini,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Jan. 2025
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Because sure enough, Glenn calls the going-out crew into the master for a reprimand.—
Emma Soren,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2025
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However, for that policy violation, he was issued only a letter of reprimand.—
Josh Wood,
The Courier-Journal,
21 Nov. 2024
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But as part of the censure, the board barred Morris from taking part in deliberations and votes regarding the Hagekhalil investigation.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Dec. 2024
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Still, her presence does give Sorkin the opportunity to leap back and forth between the writing of the address and the aftermath, exploring the president’s struggle to regain his composure after a congressional censure in the process.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
23 Sep. 2024
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“Excoriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excoriation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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