condemn
verb (used with object)
to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure.
are condemning
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present progressiveof condemn.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Both SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild East are condemning the recent firings at CBS’ “60 Minutes.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Advocacy groups are condemning the company for backing down.
From Salon ● May 10, 2024
It was adopted unanimously even though some of the council’s 15 members have been accused of some of the same actions they are condemning.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
Primatologists and animal rights activists are condemning monkey studies in the laboratory of Harvard University neuroscientist Margaret Livingstone.
From Science Magazine ● Oct. 19, 2022
Verily, persons of wicked conduct are condemning thee.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
