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as in denounced
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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as in criticized
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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as in censured
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 convicted
to find or pronounce guilty
the accused was condemned by the news media even before the trial began
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as in sentenced
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 condemned
Chris Lau, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Lai's sentence condemned around the world Lai's sentencing could heighten Beijing's diplomatic tension with foreign governments, which have criticized Lai's conviction and sentencing.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has launched an investigation into Concierge Apartments, a troubled Rocky Hill complex where 200 units were condemned Friday by town officials.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
All of Congress should have condemned this action by one president against another immediately.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Trump previously opposed the decision to hire Green Day for a Super Bowl performance, and also condemned Bad Bunny's upcoming set at the game's halftime show.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Columbia University's new president is already facing opposition from anti-Israel rabble-rousers, who have condemned her for previous actions taken against leftist encampments at her last college.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Two former Democratic presidents yesterday condemned the scenes in Minnesota following the killing of Alex Pretti this weekend.
—Karen Cortes, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
The state's Democratic members condemned the Pretti shooting, while some of the Republican members haven't made public statements.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
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Many Western governments have also condemned Lai’s prosecution and previously called for his release.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Lai's sentence condemned around the world Lai's sentencing could heighten Beijing's diplomatic tension with foreign governments, which have criticized Lai's conviction and sentencing.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has launched an investigation into Concierge Apartments, a troubled Rocky Hill complex where 200 units were condemned Friday by town officials.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
All of Congress should have condemned this action by one president against another immediately.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Trump previously opposed the decision to hire Green Day for a Super Bowl performance, and also condemned Bad Bunny's upcoming set at the game's halftime show.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Columbia University's new president is already facing opposition from anti-Israel rabble-rousers, who have condemned her for previous actions taken against leftist encampments at her last college.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Two former Democratic presidents yesterday condemned the scenes in Minnesota following the killing of Alex Pretti this weekend.
—Karen Cortes, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
The state's Democratic members condemned the Pretti shooting, while some of the Republican members haven't made public statements.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemned
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There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Rojas was never treated by a physician while at El Helicoide, where human rights groups have denounced cases of cruel, inhuman treatment and torture.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Officials have denounced it as a bullying tactic.—
Ryan Murphy,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Public health experts also criticized the president for making unfounded claims about highly politicized health issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Valieva’s coach, Eteri Tutberidze, is one of the most prominent figures in a coaching culture that has long been criticized for prioritizing thinness, disordered eating, and early peak performance over athletes’ well-being.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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The mayor and City Council censured Meza Gonzalez in September.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Board member Darnika Reed is on the outs and has been censured by the board after raising similar concerns.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Most of the revelations in the files have not revealed journalistic sins, but have highlighted uncomfortably close relationships with New York media figures and a man who had been convicted of soliciting a minor.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The two activists convicted in the case, Andy Li and Chan Tsz-wah, also testified for the prosecution.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), investigators have opened more than 3,800 treason investigations since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, with more than 1,200 individuals already found guilty and sentenced.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Kenneth Heath was also charged with Sheridan's murder, but was sentenced to life in prison as part of a plea agreement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, warm temperatures were blamed in part for high crash and injury rates.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The hospital industry is often blamed for driving up health-care costs, too, but that story leaves out important facts.—
Chris Pope,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hilton blasted Bianco for skipping the debate and also faulted him for taking a knee with protesters during the 2020 racial unrest.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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Nevertheless, Warsh expressed support for lowering interest rates over the past year and faulted Powell for resisting cuts.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Condemned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemned. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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