condemn

[kuhn-dem] / kənˈdɛm /

VERB

blame, convict

Synonyms

STRONGEST

castigate censure chide criticize decry denounce punish sentence

STRONG

adjudge belittle damn deprecate depreciate disapprove disparage doom frame judge knock name pronounce proscribe reprehend reproach reprobate reprove skin upbraid

WEAK

blow whistle on call down come down on denunciate find fault with find guilty hang something on lay at one's door let have it pass sentence on pin it on point finger at put away put down send up send up the river thumbs down on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve compliment laud praise

STRONG

build up commend endorse exalt sanction

WEAK

absolve acquit clear discharge exonerate free pardon release set free

Example Sentences

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When she appeared on television recently to condemn the rise of immigration enforcement in the region, students expressed concern for her.

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2026

Then, Mayor Bill de Blasio was quick to condemn the behavior and called it unacceptable.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

NGOs and civil society groups regularly condemn violations of civil liberties and threats against political opponents.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

"There is no place for this in our society and we condemn it unreservedly," the club said in a statement.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

There’s no one to fret, no one to condemn, no one to bless me for being a good girl, no one to punish me for being wicked.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

condemn

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