1
as in to denounce
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
it is a sign of human progress that slavery, which was once legal in many places, is now universally condemned
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2
as in to criticize
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
a report that condemns the working conditions in the factories of many developing countries
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3
as in to censure
to express public or formal disapproval of
the philosopher's works were once condemned by the church and placed on its list of forbidden books
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as in to convict
to find or pronounce guilty
the accused was condemned by the news media even before the trial began
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as in to sentence
to impose a judicial punishment on
a stern judge who does not hesitate to condemn a felon to life behind bars
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Recent Examples of condemn
Why haven't our players and the PGA spoken up to condemn them?
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Melissa Barrera, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Lukas Gage, Mara Wilson and Toni Colette were among the stars condemning the news of Norwood’s possible signing.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
The Venezuelan regime has condemned the deployment as an act of coercion and a potential prelude to intervention.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Colorado has condemned a vulgar chant its fans directed at BYU during its football team’s 24-21 loss Saturday at Folsom Field.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Melissa Barrera, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Lukas Gage, Mara Wilson and Toni Colette were among the stars condemning the news of Norwood’s possible signing.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
The Venezuelan regime has condemned the deployment as an act of coercion and a potential prelude to intervention.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Colorado has condemned a vulgar chant its fans directed at BYU during its football team’s 24-21 loss Saturday at Folsom Field.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemn
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Health sector is the focus of public anger Moroccans have been demonstrating outside hospitals in cities and rural towns to denounce the decline of public services, local outlets reported.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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This behavior by fans has had a major impact on social media, with numerous users denouncing it as inappropriate.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The outlet said many criticized his behavior, labeling it racist, sexist, or out of touch.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Locally, the response was more complicated, with police frequently criticized for their use of force and tear gas.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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On September 18, the House narrowly rejected the resolution to censure Omar over her remarks and social media posts following the assassination of Kirk.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Doctors, lawyers and first responders have been fired, suspended, censured or investigated.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Roth was convicted by a jury on Tuesday and faces a sentence of life in prison.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Carson was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole; Milam was sentenced to death.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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In additional court documents viewed by VIBE, the prosecutors have asked the Judge that Combs be sentenced to no less than 135 months’ imprisonment, or about 11 years and 3 months behind bars.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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In June 2024, three people were sentenced to eight months in prison after being found guilty of racially abusing Vinicius Jr in that May 2023 match at Valencia.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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But historically, voters have blamed the party in power for a government shutdown.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
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Dohn Community High School closed in early 2025, and school officials have blamed Davenport for its abrupt collapse.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Barb Jacobson, a voter from Hebron, faulted the last administration for failing to release records of the deceased financier.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Auditors also faulted the district for failing to ensure that the revenue-sharing arrangement with BusPatrol was being properly calculated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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The incident was caught on camera Thursday at an immigration court in New York City – fueling outrage as more families across the US get punished after showing up to their immigration court hearings.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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When an authority is actively suppressing or punishing speech itself, the space open to debate gets much smaller very quickly.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Condemn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemn. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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