condemn
verb (used with object)
to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure.
had condemned
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past perfectof condemn.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Rabin had condemned the massacre, and Israel had outlawed the Kahanist organizations by the time of the press conference, less than three weeks later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
PT, but talk show hosts, actors, comedians, writers and even the former head of Disney had condemned ABC’s decision to pause production.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2025
“It was written it had to be like this,” said a delighted Amorim after Sporting had condemned Manchester City to their third defeat in a week and their biggest loss since September 2020.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2024
Speaking Tuesday at a reception, Parolin had condemned the Oct.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
Basic order: Postposing: The servant left the baby whom Laius The servant left on the mountaintop had condemned to die on the the baby whom Laius had condemned mountaintop. to die.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
