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

Diplomats and rights advocates are condemning Turkey’s crackdown on LGBT organizations and individuals, and protesters demonstrated Friday outside Turkish missions in the United States and Europe. — Mohamad El Chamaa, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026

The two rituals have unfolded in parallel since the Christian church’s pastor, Sarah Lucas, preached a sermon condemning Arapaho ceremonial ways. — Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

In August, media reported that Slovenia forced the EU to water down a statement condemning the Israeli settlements, drawing criticism at home and praise from Israeli officials. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Ramaswamy's campaign released a statement condemning the confrontation, saying candidates should be able to meet with voters without fear of threats or violence. — Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2026

The commissioner formally apologized to players in 2024 for not sufficiently condemning, during an appearance on CNBC, hate speech around the league. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Nearly 1,000 entertainment figures signed a letter condemning Ruffalo’s remarks, while more than 180 Jewish artists, writers and academics, including Joel Coen, Tony Kushner, Hannah Einbinder and Todd Haynes, signed a separate letter defending him. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

Obama chose to address the controversy directly, and delivered a speech condemning Wright’s remarks while offering context about America’s racial tensions. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 3 Sep. 2026

House Democratic leadership is vowing repercussions for two centrists who blindsided Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) by joining with Republicans on Tuesday to force a vote on condemning socialism. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026