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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
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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
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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
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as in convicting
to find or pronounce guilty
the accused was condemned by the news media even before the trial began
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as in sentencing
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 condemning
Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
The resolutions seek to put Congress on record condemning the conflict and tie the president’s hands from launching further strikes.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
The aftermath of Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest continues to unfold, as many are concerned about the 15-time major winner, while also condemning using a motor vehicle in an inebriated state.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Nye wrote that the city had given adequate notice, that there was no need for a hearing before condemning the building, and that the hearing held after the building closed was adequate.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior praised Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for publicly condemning anti-Muslim chants in a recent match, saying players need to stick together in the fight against discrimination.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
The United Steelworkers issued a statement Thursday condemning the lockout of 1,600 workers across the two unions.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Nacua apologized, and the Rams and the NFL issued statements condemning antisemitism and discrimination.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Turkey has tried to maintain a balancing role since the Iran war began, condemning attacks that threaten regional stability while keeping channels open with Tehran.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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So far, Senate Republicans have shown less enthusiasm for condemning Daines’ machinations.
—Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
The resolutions seek to put Congress on record condemning the conflict and tie the president’s hands from launching further strikes.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
The aftermath of Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest continues to unfold, as many are concerned about the 15-time major winner, while also condemning using a motor vehicle in an inebriated state.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Nye wrote that the city had given adequate notice, that there was no need for a hearing before condemning the building, and that the hearing held after the building closed was adequate.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior praised Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for publicly condemning anti-Muslim chants in a recent match, saying players need to stick together in the fight against discrimination.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
The United Steelworkers issued a statement Thursday condemning the lockout of 1,600 workers across the two unions.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Nacua apologized, and the Rams and the NFL issued statements condemning antisemitism and discrimination.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Turkey has tried to maintain a balancing role since the Iran war began, condemning attacks that threaten regional stability while keeping channels open with Tehran.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemning
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When this fails to happen—and her hopes of marrying off a perfect daughter are dashed—Barbara grows hateful and ultimately delusional.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2026
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For generations, students have learned about complex historical figures who, despite their positive contributions to society, were inarguably problematic, hateful or bigoted while alive.—
Kristy Hutchings,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In his community, Bustamante likened it to denouncing Catholicism and removing photos of the pope.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Documenting and denouncing shootings and arson attacks are easy.—
Jesse Brown,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
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Rory McIlroy was similarly vocal, criticizing the league, Saudi Arabian money, the players, and CEO Norman.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor took a swipe at fellow Justice Brett Kavanaugh at an event on April 7, criticizing her bench-mate for his recent opinion in an immigration case.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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Brown, the lone vote against Martinez’s item, said offering trainings to all councilmembers without mandating it for the mayor and not censuring him absolved Martinez of accountability.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Those choices included censuring and sanctioning me, a military veteran commissioned through CU Boulder, the only Black Regent, and the first Black woman to serve on the board in 43 years.—
Wanda James,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Earlier, the jury had been on the brink of convicting Rivera of manslaughter, but after the foreman read their verdict, a lone juror shockingly almost threw the trial off the rails after they were individually polled.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jurors accepted the state's narrative, convicting Duckett of murder largely based on circumstantial evidence and recommending the death penalty.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Before sentencing in that case, numerous victims read out harrowing impact statements.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Konig will be held at the O’ahu Community Correctional Center until sentencing.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sara Hershkowitz’s wildly contemptuous Queen adds further soprano glory.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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And Alexander Hamilton gets slightly better press than the other two, but he is shown as someone who is brilliant, but self-seeking, arrogant, snobbish, contemptuous of others, and profoundly two-faced.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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That year, the family of a patient who died filed a lawsuit blaming him for failing to diagnose her lung cancer.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
9 Apr. 2026
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There are ways of pointing this out without explicitly blaming her.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Condemning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemning. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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