condemn
verb (used with object)
to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure.
was condemning
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past progressiveof condemn.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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It's not that long ago I was condemning Granit Xhaka for his lack of discipline, especially in the big games for Arsenal.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2022
He stood by his 2020 comments, adding that the court was condemning him for expressing his views.A senior CNews representative was also handed a fine over Zemmour's comments, lawyers said.
From Reuters ● Jan. 17, 2022
He was wrong on even more basic facts: He didn't even know the nationalities of the people he was condemning.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2019
Bill Bennett was condemning Clinton as a liar and lamenting his deficiencies as a role model.
From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2018
The man was condemning himself out of his own mouth!
From Doors of the Night by Packard, Frank L. (Frank Lucius)
