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

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

After Kirk was assassinated, the Congressional Black Caucus put out a statement condemning political violence. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026

With election season getting underway, votes are also expected on measures designed to amplify the GOP’s messaging strategy going into November, most notably a resolution condemning socialism. — Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

House lawmakers are otherwise focused on the midterms; Republicans teed up a resolution condemning socialism for consideration this week. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026

But the dispute quickly escalated into a reputational crisis for the biennale, with artists from Taiwan and China condemning the name change as a betrayal of its founding ideals. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026