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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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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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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 content of this video was offensive and Burleson ISD strongly condemns it.
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Those idiots are the primary reason Trump is president, while Kamala Harris, who condemns the military success like most of her fellow Democratic politicos, can’t even get traction in peddling her sour-grapes-loser book.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
The Freedom to Learn Coalition, which includes multiple Jewish organizations and condemns antisemitism, raised concerns that the working group could become a vehicle for suppression and censorship in the classroom.
—Ct Mirror, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
The Board explicitly condemns the content of this post and the accompanying comment.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Sheriff Jim Cooper condemns the decision A furious Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper condemned the parole decision at a news conference at the Sheriff’s Office headquarters in Old Foothill Farms.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Japanese Buddhists expanded on this idea to claim that the pollution of menstrual blood alone led to rebirth in the Blood Pond Hell, which condemns all menstruating women to this kind of suffering.
—Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
The activists’ statement condemns the Iranian government’s deadly campaign against civilian protestors.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Interestingly, Second Amendment advocates are silent while the White House condemns an American citizen for exercising his constitutional right.
—Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Those idiots are the primary reason Trump is president, while Kamala Harris, who condemns the military success like most of her fellow Democratic politicos, can’t even get traction in peddling her sour-grapes-loser book.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
The Freedom to Learn Coalition, which includes multiple Jewish organizations and condemns antisemitism, raised concerns that the working group could become a vehicle for suppression and censorship in the classroom.
—Ct Mirror, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
The Board explicitly condemns the content of this post and the accompanying comment.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Sheriff Jim Cooper condemns the decision A furious Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper condemned the parole decision at a news conference at the Sheriff’s Office headquarters in Old Foothill Farms.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Japanese Buddhists expanded on this idea to claim that the pollution of menstrual blood alone led to rebirth in the Blood Pond Hell, which condemns all menstruating women to this kind of suffering.
—Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
The activists’ statement condemns the Iranian government’s deadly campaign against civilian protestors.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Interestingly, Second Amendment advocates are silent while the White House condemns an American citizen for exercising his constitutional right.
—Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemns
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White frequently denounces Trump on social media, most recently criticizing the president for his racist social media post aimed at the Obamas.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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In a 2024 reflection on Hurricane Maria, which leveled parts of Puerto Rico and left many without power for months, Bad Bunny denounces the government's role in the chaos that ensued after the Category 4 storm swept through the island.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The author criticizes Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security as characterized by incompetence and attention-seeking that prioritized self-promotion over policy substance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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March 31, 2015 Prosecutors ask that Mack and Schaefer be spared the maximum possible penalty — death by firing squad — if the three-judge panel convicts the young couple of killing Mack’s mother.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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If the jury rejects Santos' insanity defense and convicts him, he could be sentenced to life in prison.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Seoul Central District Court sentences Yoon to five years in prison for resisting arrest and fabricating the martial law proclamation, the first verdict against Yoon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Her sentences themselves have a cartilaginous magic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The latter is a nonstarter for William, who blames the Army, especially Captain Ezekiel Richardson, for Jane’s death.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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For his plight, Corby blames a female co-worker who was hired three years after him but was regularly given better assignments.—
Eric Magnuson,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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In the Gospels, Jesus faults the Pharisees for insisting on a legalistic Sabbath.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
22 Dec. 2025
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The group’s memo faults the NDAA on two fronts.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
8 Dec. 2025
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His supervisor appears as a ticket conductor and reprimands him for doing nothing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Nothing changed in the 48 hours, but Weiner surrendered moral clarity in a political environment that increasingly punishes Jews who refuse to distance themselves from Israel.—
Jacki Karsh,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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That staunch support takes on extra significance in a hyper-competitive country that often only rewards top winners and punishes those who fall short.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Condemns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemns. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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