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
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.
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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 House of Representatives adopted the resolution, which honors Kirk's life and legacy and condemns political violence, in a largely bipartisan vote on Friday.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 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
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 House of Representatives adopted the resolution, which honors Kirk's life and legacy and condemns political violence, in a largely bipartisan vote on Friday.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 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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Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes President Biden's decision to run for re-election.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
14 Sep. 2025
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The judge’s new ruling at turns criticizes the Ivy League school for its response to antisemitism, but the judge noted the school was now taking steps to address it.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
3 Sep. 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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The memo largely blames Democrats for any possible shutdown.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Abbie blames Leila for corrupting her, for using her as a life raft after the death of her sister, and Leila’s heart breaks, leading her to agree to participate in the Leap ceremony the next day.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 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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This regressive move punishes our own workers and residents to try to plug budget holes.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 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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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 29 Sep. 2025.
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