Synonyms of condemning

condemning 1 of 2

adjective

as in hateful

Related Words

• hateful
• contemptuous
• disapproving
• scornful
• loathing

Dissimilar Words

• worshipful
• adoring
• worshipping
• adulatory
• reverent
• reverential
• glorifying
• deifying
• idolizing
• hagiographic
• venerating

condemning

2 of 2

verb

present participle of condemn

1

as in denouncing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• denouncing
• criticizing
• blaming
• attacking
• decrying
• censuring
• damning
• anathematizing
• execrating
• reprobating
• disparaging
• faulting
• belittling
• reprehending
• sentencing
• convicting
• hating
• panning
• slamming
• knocking
• admonishing
• dooming
• excommunicating
• chastising
• chiding
• deprecating
• scolding
• blasting
• berating
• upbraiding
• rebuking
• blacklisting
• castigating
• reprimanding
• dispraising
• ostracizing
• raking
• abhorring
• detesting
• reproaching
• reviling
• lambasting
• dissing
• reproving
• cursing
• loathing
• vituperating
• imprecating
• abominating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• endorsing
• praising
• sanctioning
• blessing
• extolling
• commending
• lauding
• applauding
• glorifying
• exalting
• saluting
• hailing
• honoring
• touting
• eulogizing
• sanctifying
• consecrating
• acclaiming
• revering
• hallowing
• venerating

2

as in criticizing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criticizing
• blaming
• denouncing
• faulting
• knocking
• attacking
• slamming
• censuring
• scolding
• tweaking
• panning
• slagging
• complaining
• slashing
• finding fault (with)
• kicking
• lashing
• blasting
• dispraising
• dissing
• reprehending
• admonishing
• assailing
• coming down hard (on)
• muttering
• taking to task
• murmuring
• whining
• reprimanding
• chiding
• skewering
• moaning
• berating
• grumbling
• rebuking
• upbraiding
• decrying
• excoriating
• deriding
• clobbering
• crucifying
• disparaging
• belittling
• beefing
• sniping (at)
• bitching
• growling
• grousing
• castigating
• griping
• carping
• bellyaching
• pillorying
• caviling
• reproaching
• nicking (at)
• lambasting
• quibbling
• reproving
• flaying
• niggling
• crabbing
• hammering
• kvetching
• croaking
• drubbing
• bad-mouthing
• keelhauling
• fussing
• gibbeting
• discommending
• putting down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praising
• extolling
• approving
• endorsing
• recommending
• commending
• lauding
• sanctioning

3

as in censuring

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• censuring
• denouncing
• reprimanding
• punishing
• criticizing
• scolding
• rebuking
• admonishing
• reproaching
• reproving
• chastising
• objurgating
• calling to account
• bringing to account
• berating
• upbraiding
• castigating
• disparaging
• belittling
• lecturing
• ragging
• lambasting
• cutting up
• flaying
• dressing down
• bawling out
• railing (at or against)
• telling off
• chewing out
• deprecating
• jawing
• depreciating
• keelhauling
• scoring
• gibbeting
• rating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• endorsing
• citing
• commending
• honoring
• applauding
• praising
• hailing
• approving
• sanctioning
• acclaiming
• lauding
• eulogizing
• blessing

4

as in convicting

to find or pronounce guilty

the accused was condemned by the news media even before the trial began

Synonyms & Similar Words

• convicting
• denouncing
• accusing
• sentencing
• indicting
• punishing
• impeaching
• rebuking
• charging
• censuring
• admonishing
• chastising
• reprimanding
• damning
• penalizing
• reproaching
• castigating
• reproving
• arraigning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• endorsing
• vindicating
• clearing
• exonerating
• citing
• commending
• absolving
• approving
• acquitting
• exculpating
• sanctioning
• blessing

5

as in sentencing

to impose a judicial punishment on

a stern judge who does not hesitate to condemn a felon to life behind bars

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sentencing
• punishing
• dooming
• damning
• adjudging
• penalizing
• judging
• disciplining
• correcting
• decreeing
• chastising
• finding
• ruling
• castigating
• censuring
• resolving
• opining
• determining
• concluding
• deciding
• chastening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pardoning
• reprieving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of condemning

Verb

One request from the tenants union was for the city to use the health department’s authority to make emergency repairs to the buildings and refrain from condemning the property. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

In fact, the administration was sweeping in condemning the rest of the world - including its strongest allies and largest trading partners - on this topic. — Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 24 July 2026

Before guests began eating dinner, Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association delivered an impassioned speech condemning political violence and applauding attendants bravery after the shooting at the April event. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Then, earlier this month, Clark opened a media availability with a five-minute statement condemning harassment and hate directed at opponents, teammates and coaches. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

Sixteen House Democrats joined Republicans in condemning the decision to withhold the large bombs. — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Over the past month, more than 900 people signed an online petition condemning the project as too big and intrusive for the nearby area. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

Speakers also explored the intersection between faith and democratic values, condemning discriminatory law enforcement practices and cutbacks of voting rights. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

The Aces posted a statement Wednesday on X condemning the messages directed at Gray and offering support for those who stand up against such attacks. — Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026