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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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization condemned the targeting of Turkey, a member of the military alliance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Illegal mining has expanded in the country, with many environmentalists condemning the deforestation and pollution.

From BBC

Environmentalists have condemned the expansion of illegal mining in the area, saying it has caused rampant deforestation and river pollution.

From Barron's

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman condemned the Iranian attacks on its territory and told reporters that they would "not go unanswered".

From BBC

They will condemn it as illegal even if it ends well, which is far from guaranteed.

From The Wall Street Journal

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