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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State Department official on Friday condemned her father’s sentencing, saying it was “unacceptable” to target Hong Kong freedom advocates and their families.

From The Wall Street Journal

SAG-AFTRA, which represents the laid-off journalists, issued a release on Wednesday condemning the cuts.

From Los Angeles Times

More and more, human rights experts, lawyers, even some celebrities are joining Iranians in condemning the lazy rhetoric that sustains Iran’s dictators.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has condemned the racial abuse aimed at a string of Premier League players, warning it is "very easy" for social media users to target them without facing punishment.

From BBC

Qatar’s foreign ministry on Thursday condemned recent attacks in Pakistan and expressed condolences for the victims.

From The Wall Street Journal

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