1
as in denounces
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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2
as in criticizes
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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3
as in censures
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 convicts
to find or pronounce guilty
the accused was condemned by the news media even before the trial began
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as in sentences
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 condemns
The United States condemns China's aggressive actions in defiance of international law and supports the Philippines in pursuit of a free and open Indo-Pacfic.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Latino civil rights organization condemns attack The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), a national civil rights organization for Latinos, condemned the attack at the ICE facility.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The measure, introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, passed on a vote of 310 to 58 and condemns the killing of Kirk.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
The American Federation of Musicians strongly condemns the decision to take Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The American Federation of Musicians strongly condemns the decision to take Jimmy Kimmel Live off the air.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
The letter condemns the French government’s suspension of PAUSE and related evacuations from Gaza following a single case in which a student admitted to Sciences Po Lille was accused of sharing antisemitic statements.
—Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
The Borough of Madison condemns all forms of political violence and rejects hate in every form.
—Paulina Dedaj , Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The United States and South Korean militaries are holding annual joint exercises that North Korea condemns as a rehearsal for invasion.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Latino civil rights organization condemns attack The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), a national civil rights organization for Latinos, condemned the attack at the ICE facility.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The measure, introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, passed on a vote of 310 to 58 and condemns the killing of Kirk.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
The American Federation of Musicians strongly condemns the decision to take Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The American Federation of Musicians strongly condemns the decision to take Jimmy Kimmel Live off the air.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
The letter condemns the French government’s suspension of PAUSE and related evacuations from Gaza following a single case in which a student admitted to Sciences Po Lille was accused of sharing antisemitic statements.
—Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
The Borough of Madison condemns all forms of political violence and rejects hate in every form.
—Paulina Dedaj , Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The United States and South Korean militaries are holding annual joint exercises that North Korea condemns as a rehearsal for invasion.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemns
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Qatar denounces ‘cowardly’ Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders Israel launched an aerial strike against senior Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday, in its first direct attack on Qatari soil, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For instance, ProPublica cited his tax experience as exceptionally limited, pointing out that his only qualification centers around being a Certified Tax & Business Advisor, which ProPublica denounces as a dubious and frivolous designation.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Continue reading … PODIUM TAKEOVER – Bernie Sanders crashes Schumer news conference, criticizes Democratic Party leadership.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dave Smith is a comedian and libertarian who often criticizes both Democrats and Republicans through a libertarian lens.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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White held off ruling on a defense motion to throw out the conspiracy charge until after Wenger’s trial, meaning that even if a jury convicts Wenger, the judge may overrule it.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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If the trial jury convicts Rodriguez, prosecutors will then have to prove that capital punishment is warranted, CNN reported.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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Hers is prose in which sentences judder and disintegrate and run over each other.—
Book Marks
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical company that makes Zepbound, blames the lack of coverage on the stigma of obesity.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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The grieving mother blames a lack of medical care for her child’s death – although the medical team which treated her told CNN that there was no link between her death and the funding cuts.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The suit also faults the Federal Aviation Administration for allowing the congested airspace to exist and the actions of controllers.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cindy also faults her decision to bring Stephenie with her on the reward.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Zeus ultimately punishes Prometheus by chaining him to a rock and sending an eagle to eat his liver every day.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement This environment rewards suspicion and punishes good-faith efforts to find common ground.—
Lizzi C. Lee,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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Governance scolds are appalled by the number, as is the pope.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Woke scolds and anti-woke dolts alike objected to the image of Carpenter kneeling in front of a man who appears to be using her hair as a leash.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Condemns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemns. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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