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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
Phillipa Gregory, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Earlier the Democratic governor condemned a sweeping overnight raid carried out by federal authorities at a Chicago apartment building earlier this week.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the incident, calling it a stark reminder of the daily risks officers face.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Trump thus condemned him and treated him as an enemy.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Due to our affection for Jeffrey, must critique the system that has condemned him.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Now, executives in charge of the British union Equity have also condemned Van der Velden’s creation, calling into question just how Norwood was built and from what source material she’s derived.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
The bandit takes the pair into Shaybani territory, where he is treated with suspicion, to the extent that he is considered a traitor and condemned to die.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Epstein threatened to sue after the Duchess of York publicly condemned him.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Sep. 2025
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Over the centuries she’s been branded a traitor, condemned as a nymphomaniac, diagnosed as a sociopath and — more recently — defended as a victim of circumstances.
—Phillipa Gregory, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Earlier the Democratic governor condemned a sweeping overnight raid carried out by federal authorities at a Chicago apartment building earlier this week.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the incident, calling it a stark reminder of the daily risks officers face.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Trump thus condemned him and treated him as an enemy.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Due to our affection for Jeffrey, must critique the system that has condemned him.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Now, executives in charge of the British union Equity have also condemned Van der Velden’s creation, calling into question just how Norwood was built and from what source material she’s derived.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
The bandit takes the pair into Shaybani territory, where he is treated with suspicion, to the extent that he is considered a traitor and condemned to die.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Epstein threatened to sue after the Duchess of York publicly condemned him.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemned
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In more strongly Democratic seats, where most primary challenges are unfolding, progressive candidates have preemptively denounced AIPAC and promised not to seek its support, or have otherwise broken with party leaders on Israel.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The age of the Ayatollahs After the fall of the Shah in January 1979, the nascent Islamic Republic denounced his aggressive modernization drive inspired by the West.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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While some people shared Musk’s enthusiasm, others criticized the decision.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Some council members have criticized the proposal, citing a lack of communication and calling the move premature.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 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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That includes issuing a public censure, or a recommendation to the council that Kimbrough be censured by that body as well.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Sep. 2025
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Dan was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Though his first trial resulted in a hung jury, Thompson was convicted at his second in February 2025, Hawaii News Now reported.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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If Pike had carried out the murder a year earlier, she could not be sentenced to death.—
Evan Mealins,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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They were sentenced to time served for those offenses.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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Some of their struggles can be blamed on a tough slate of defenses.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Shackleton blamed the sinking of the Endurance on the destruction of its rudder; for more than a century, historians accepted this explanation.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Transmission lines like the ones that are thought to be linked to the start of the Eaton fire faulted more than 50 times in the LA region and distribution lines faulted more than 200 times, according to estimates from Whisker Labs.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
2 Oct. 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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“Condemned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemned. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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