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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
Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 June 2026
The decision was condemned by numerous other Democrats in the state and the Colorado Democratic Party voted to censure Polis as a result.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Both men have condemned Israel for its war on Gaza following Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack at an Israeli music festival.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Both are mass industries built around women’s bodies, publicly condemned and privately consumed.
—Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Macron condemned the scenes in Paris at PSG’s trophy celebrations later on Sunday.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Mendoza stressed that Britain’s Sikh community broadly condemned the murder and supported the investigation.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
They are celebrated in one era as the pinnacle of capital allocation and condemned in the next as an unwieldy collection of unrelated assets.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Leaders from across Europe and other countries whose nationals had taken part in the flotilla condemned the activists’ treatment shown in the videos.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
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Powell denied any wrongdoing and condemned the investigation as an effort to influence Fed policy.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 June 2026
The decision was condemned by numerous other Democrats in the state and the Colorado Democratic Party voted to censure Polis as a result.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Both men have condemned Israel for its war on Gaza following Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack at an Israeli music festival.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Both are mass industries built around women’s bodies, publicly condemned and privately consumed.
—Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Macron condemned the scenes in Paris at PSG’s trophy celebrations later on Sunday.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Mendoza stressed that Britain’s Sikh community broadly condemned the murder and supported the investigation.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
They are celebrated in one era as the pinnacle of capital allocation and condemned in the next as an unwieldy collection of unrelated assets.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Leaders from across Europe and other countries whose nationals had taken part in the flotilla condemned the activists’ treatment shown in the videos.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 22 May 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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Three days ago, the Arnoun Municipality denounced Israeli bombing in the area and urged international organizations to protect the castle, NNA reported.—
Kareem El Damanhoury,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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That document, which waded into the political and economic debates of the time, denounced the excesses of the Gilded Age and pointed toward a more just social order.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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One of the most notable examples came when former MVP James Harden publicly criticized then-Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey after Morey's support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong triggered a backlash from Chinese officials and business partners.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Trump harshly criticized Powell throughout his tenure as chair, frequently attacking the Fed’s interest-rate decisions and urging the central bank to cut borrowing costs more aggressively.—
Leah Willingham,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The board censured Ervin, a member since 2006, at that meeting.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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The board censured Ervin, who has been a member since 2006, on April 8 after coming under criticism from across the country.—
Caitlyn Meisner,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The second and final day of the convention began with a delegate moving to, and the body agreeing to, hold a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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In recent years, several women across the United States and abroad have been accused or convicted of fabricating terminal illnesses while collecting money through fundraisers, crowdfunding pages and community events.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Nick Pasqual was sentenced Tuesday to more than three decades behind bars for the 2024 stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, Allie Shehorn.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Brandon Hunt was sentenced on Thursday, May 28, after a trial in Fort Worth in the Northern District of Texas federal court.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Eighty percent of voters cited corporate profits as a top driver of high drug prices, and 73% blamed executive compensation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Trump has blamed his predecessor for many of the nation’s immigration problems.—
Sheldon Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
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Like conventional antitrust enforcers, Lynn faulted these corporate behemoths for overcharging consumers, undercutting their competition, and preventing innovation.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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The audit also faulted oversight by TRUSD and the Sacramento County Office of Education.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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“Condemned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemned. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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