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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
Kendrick Calfee
june 25,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Additionally, Sheikh Murat Suleimanov, Mufti of the Religious Administration of Muslims of Ukraine, posted a video on his Facebook page condemning the Russian attack on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
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Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Organization of American States (OAS) has backed Paz’s government, condemning the roadblocks and reaffirming support for Bolivia’s constitutional order.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The display by the players caused a backlash among some in the team's fan base and prompted a national controversy in a city renowned for its support of LGBTQ+ culture, with Mayor Daniel Lurie among those condemning the players' actions.
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Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The comments have gained attention online after a video clip from the meeting began circulating on social media, with critics condemning Pittman’s characterization of Juneteenth.
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Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Alas, Klopp is being praised for condemning a change in football that many people dislike.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Oak Park officials issued a statement condemning antisemitism on Thursday after a home was vandalized with an antisemitic message.
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Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
The Art Directors Guild released a statement on social media on Tuesday condemning Martin Scorsese’s recent partnership with AI startup Black Forest Labs.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Kansas City’s police union showed support for a motorcycle officer who was involved in a shooting Thursday afternoon, condemning the act of violence and saying it was not tied to the World Cup.
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Kendrick Calfee
june 25,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Additionally, Sheikh Murat Suleimanov, Mufti of the Religious Administration of Muslims of Ukraine, posted a video on his Facebook page condemning the Russian attack on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
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Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Organization of American States (OAS) has backed Paz’s government, condemning the roadblocks and reaffirming support for Bolivia’s constitutional order.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
The display by the players caused a backlash among some in the team's fan base and prompted a national controversy in a city renowned for its support of LGBTQ+ culture, with Mayor Daniel Lurie among those condemning the players' actions.
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Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The comments have gained attention online after a video clip from the meeting began circulating on social media, with critics condemning Pittman’s characterization of Juneteenth.
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Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Alas, Klopp is being praised for condemning a change in football that many people dislike.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Oak Park officials issued a statement condemning antisemitism on Thursday after a home was vandalized with an antisemitic message.
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Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
The Art Directors Guild released a statement on social media on Tuesday condemning Martin Scorsese’s recent partnership with AI startup Black Forest Labs.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemning
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Conservatives are often accused of being divisive, hateful and exclusionary.
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On Sunday, June 14, UFC fighter Josh Hokit took the opportunity after his win on the White House lawn to repeat a hateful lie about the former first lady.
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Male guardians of this ideological camp circulated defamatory letters from prison, denouncing me for unveiling and rebelling against mandatory veiling.
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Those at the rally speak of wages, denouncing corruption and investments that are selling out their country, and the increasingly unaffordable rents.
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Several had a history of criticizing vaccine recommendations or questioning their safety.
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From Lebanon, Ghosn seized the moment, criticizing current leadership and offering himself as a solution.
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As this memoir opens, Iran’s morality police stalk the university where Nafisi works, censuring her female students.
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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.
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The court said jurors received instructions from the trial judge that could have improperly swayed them toward convicting him.
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The jury deliberated for less than three hours before convicting Anthony on Tuesday, and later sentenced him to 35 years in prison.
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Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
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This week, a jury in McKinney, Texas convicted 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony of murder, sentencing him to 35 years in prison for the killing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a track meet in April 2025.
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The Uganda Law Society demanded Lukwago's immediate release, saying his arrest was contemptuous of court processes.
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Koenig’s former Yankees teammates were contemptuous of that miserly decision.
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Vitello, on Tuesday, sided with Devers in blaming the media for this dramatic storyline, comparing it to an early-season blowup between Matt Chapman and Casey Schmitt.
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Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is suing Mayor Karen Bass personally, alleging that, while campaigning for reelection, Bass defamed her, damaging Crowley’s reputation by blaming her for the city’s response during the catastrophic Palisades fire.
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“Condemning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemning. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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