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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Prabowo said on Instagram that Indonesians "strongly condemn every heinous act that undermines peace and causes the deaths of our nation's soldiers".

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Chief Constable Jo Farrell said that no-one from either club had come out to condemn the disorder.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

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

A state district court, siding with a legal challenge filed by Horning’s lawyers, dismissed the town’s petition to condemn the parcel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

As she knelt to bind him, Ashmodai howled, “What, do you enjoy this cage? You would condemn us to shadow, together forever?”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

condemn

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