condemn
verb (used with object)
to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure.
have condemned
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present perfectof condemn.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Jordanian officials have condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks as violations of the kingdom’s sovereignty, stressing that Jordan will defend its airspace and protect its citizens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Politicians from a number of political parties have condemned Lockhart after photographs appeared on social media.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
Rabbi Goldstein is no radical, but he gave a remarkable, even shocking, speech in a historical era in which popes have condemned antisemitism without reservation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
Rights groups say basic freedoms are heavily restricted in the country, and have condemned threats against opposition figures.
From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026
The newspapers delivered by Jones continue to be a source of information and misery, as it becomes more and more clear that Booth’s actions have condemned him.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
