condemn
verb (used with object)
to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure.
condemning
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present participleof condemn.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Ronika’s resentment toward Blair, who has avoided condemning Haywood in public, seethes monotonously until her own backstory is finally unearthed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
El-Sayed’s campaign had already released a video condemning and memorializing 9/11 that morning.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
The report caused indignation, with President Emmanuel Macron's equality minister Aurore Berge condemning them as "absolutely unacceptable".
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
They don’t deserve a museum that alternates between ignoring and condemning our extraordinary heritage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Oh, he made it sound as if he were condemning both sides in the war.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
