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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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 and South Korean militaries are holding annual joint exercises that North Korea condemns as a rehearsal for invasion.
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Stella Kim, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
Instead of punishing banks for their predatory practices, Relay condemns soulless corporations for their malfeasance and corruption.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
Much of the world condemns Israel for the chaos in Gaza, forgetting that Hamas is the main culprit in that war.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Continue reading … POLITICS AMERICA LAST – White House condemns 'despicable' comments from lawmakers at anti-US conference.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Stella Kim, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
Instead of punishing banks for their predatory practices, Relay condemns soulless corporations for their malfeasance and corruption.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
Much of the world condemns Israel for the chaos in Gaza, forgetting that Hamas is the main culprit in that war.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Continue reading … POLITICS AMERICA LAST – White House condemns 'despicable' comments from lawmakers at anti-US conference.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemns
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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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Surrounded by her political enemies on all sides, Genevieve O’Reilly denounces genocide and propaganda and advocates for the importance of truth and independence in a speech that will inspire the rebellion that takes down the the Galactic Empire.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 Aug. 2025
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If your boss criticizes your work, do not argue or retreat.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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What the president is trying to do here is very systemic and systematic, and that is, anyone who stands up to the president, anyone who criticizes the president, anyone who says anything adverse to the president's interests gets the full weight of the federal government brought down on them.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 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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One owner blames the aggressive immigration enforcement near one of his restaurants.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
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And in fact, somebody that Victor blames for the death of his beloved mother.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 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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Continue reading … WOKE OVERREACH – Parents outraged as school punishes boys over trans locker room confrontation.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Growth exposes every weakness, magnifies every misalignment, and punishes a lack of discipline.—
Andrea Hill,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 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 Sep. 2025.
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