Definitions

denunciation

[dih-nuhn-see-ey-shuhn, -shee-] / dɪˌnʌn siˈeɪ ʃən, -ʃi- /

NOUN

condemnation, criticism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accusation censure denouncement indictment invective reprimand

STRONG

arraignment blame castigation charge derogation fulmination incrimination knock obloquy rap reprehension reprobation stigmatization vilification

WEAK

cursing damning dressing down smearing upbraidment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compliment praise

STRONG

exculpation exoneration flattery

WEAK

appreciation approval commendation

Example Sentences

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Watson's denunciation shows the scars of golf's so-called civil war, which started in 2022 when LIV started luring star names away from the PGA Tour with enormous pots of cash, still run deep.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The Canadian premier delivered a blistering denunciation of US global leadership at last week's World Economic Forum in Davos, earning a rare standing ovation and capturing global headlines.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

The daring title essay is a denunciation of what she viewed as the modern practice of substituting our own meanings for those contained in works of art, an act that “tames” those works.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Despite the gory images and strong denunciation of Mamdani, Dan Dow insists that he has no issues with the Muslim community in San Luis Obispo County, where he is the top prosecutor.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

With each fresh denunciation of Cory, the studio audience applauds more excitedly.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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