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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
Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The pope has often called for peace and unity, condemning violence and war.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 6 May 2026
Sanctioning or condemning specific choices or behaviors is not my point here.
—Literary Hub, 5 May 2026
Last year Senate Democrats led by Jewish Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a resolution condemning far-right white supremacist Nick Fuentes along with Tucker Carlson, who had interviewed him; that resolution remains in committee.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Braun’s reluctance around the rim was often a noticeable theme of the first-round playoff series, which the Nuggets lost 4-2, condemning them to a long offseason.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Local Republicans including unsuccessful mayoral candidate Sharon Beloin-Saavedra urged angry parents to turn out at a council meeting to complain, and there have been extensive Facebook discussions condemning the city budget.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Rehmet opened the town hall by condemning the Texas Legislature’s approval of a $1 billion voucher-like program while failing to provide public school funding that’s kept up with inflation.
—Lina Ruiz
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
On Wednesday, Congressmen Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler introduced a bipartisan House resolution condemning the antisemitic rhetoric of Hasan Piker on the far left and Candace Owens on the far right.
—Alma Hernandez, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Verb
The leaders of other political parties joined Jetten in condemning the attacks.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The pope has often called for peace and unity, condemning violence and war.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 6 May 2026
Sanctioning or condemning specific choices or behaviors is not my point here.
—Literary Hub, 5 May 2026
Last year Senate Democrats led by Jewish Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a resolution condemning far-right white supremacist Nick Fuentes along with Tucker Carlson, who had interviewed him; that resolution remains in committee.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Braun’s reluctance around the rim was often a noticeable theme of the first-round playoff series, which the Nuggets lost 4-2, condemning them to a long offseason.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Local Republicans including unsuccessful mayoral candidate Sharon Beloin-Saavedra urged angry parents to turn out at a council meeting to complain, and there have been extensive Facebook discussions condemning the city budget.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Rehmet opened the town hall by condemning the Texas Legislature’s approval of a $1 billion voucher-like program while failing to provide public school funding that’s kept up with inflation.
—Lina Ruiz
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
On Wednesday, Congressmen Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler introduced a bipartisan House resolution condemning the antisemitic rhetoric of Hasan Piker on the far left and Candace Owens on the far right.
—Alma Hernandez, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemning
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But don’t forget, coming with that agenda were the most wild and hateful type of movements … the Ku Klux Klan.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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An investigation is underway into hateful graffiti in a Long Island neighborhood.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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After the vote, Commissioner Zach Lindstrom thanked At Chandee's supporters for sharing his story while denouncing the current presidential administration for locking him up.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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In response to The Star’s inquiry, Sarnecki provided a statement denouncing 7-OH and kratom.—
Matthew Kelly
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Bass defended her administration’s handling of homelessness, pointing to declining homelessness counts and the city’s Inside Safe program, while criticizing Raman’s record on police hiring and past votes against some encampment enforcement measures near schools and other sensitive sites.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The spike in the number of homicides that Little Rock experienced following the covid-19 pandemic featured heavily in that race, with Landers criticizing Scott’s record on public safety.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 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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Both parties appealed, and on Tuesday, the Seoul High Court raised her jail term to four years by convicting her of receiving another Chanel bag from the church and the price rigging charge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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There is significant risk that, given the limited evidence specific to individuals, mass trials risk convicting innocent people.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the sports betting case, sentencing guidelines call for a punishment of 21 to 27 months in prison.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to Law & Crime, sentencing in the case is scheduled for June 30.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Critics are sometimes contemptuous of the way superhero entertainment has been embraced by adults, who should presumably be making their way through the Booker Prize longlist.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
20 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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As the federal health department launches a plan to wean patients off antidepressants, mental health advocates and psychiatrists say blaming the United States' mental health crisis on overmedicalization and overprescription of psychiatric medications is an inaccurate portrayal of a complex problem.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Like Mangione, Tamura left behind a piece of evidence for investigators to find, blaming the NFL and football for causing chronic traumatic encephalopathy.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Condemning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemning. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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