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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Lapcevich issued a statement Tuesday condemning the actions of his racing team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 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
On Friday, all the parties in the Ceuta local assembly signed a declaration condemning violence.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
“I’m not familiar with the author,” she said, thus condemning the book forever.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
