DENUNCIATION Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

di-ˌnən(t)-sē-ˈā-shən

Definition of denunciation

as in condemnation

an often public or formal expression of disapproval the official denunciation of the congresswoman's actions before the full house

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Recent Examples of denunciation The bicentennial occurred during an election year, with all the partisan denunciations that entails (though when Jimmy Carter narrowly beat Ford, no one thought of contesting the results). — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Over 200 students signed a petition demanding that Georgetown disinvite Schapiro because of his support of Israel and his denunciation of allegedly antisemitic protesters and professors on our campuses. — Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026 Keiko Fujimori assumed the role after her mother, the late Susana Higuchi, separated from her father following her public denunciation of corruption in his government regarding the handling of international donations. — Claudia Rebaza, CNN Money, 7 June 2026 Three words The lengthiest denunciation of Tyndale’s translation came from More, the English humanist who was King Henry VIII’s leading political official. — Michael Bruening, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for denunciation

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Following an inspection in March, the city issued a formal notice of condemnation and order to vacate, as only about 17% of the rooms inspected passed.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
The admission drew immediate condemnation from Democratic lawmakers.

— Ana Ceballos Follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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