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Meaning of condemning
The primary meaning of the word "condemning" is to express strong disapproval of someone or something.
Etymology of condemning
The word "condemning" originates from the Old French word "condemner", which is derived from the Latin words "con" (meaning "together") and "damnare" (meaning "to pronounce guilty" or "to condemn")
Historically, the word has been used in legal and moral contexts to express disapproval or punishment
Synonyms
criticizing
denouncing
disapproving
censuring
reproaching
chastising
castigating
scourging
berating
lambasting
excoriating
vilifying
defaming
slanderous
calumniating
reprehending
admonishing
upbraiding
reproving
chastening
rebuking
reprimanding
scolding
admonishing
objurgating
inveighing
fulminating
vituperating
abusing
maligning
reviling
disparaging
belittling
demeaning
degrading
debasing
Definitions
- The act of declaring someone or something to be wrong or guilty, typically in a formal or official way
- * To express strong disapproval of someone or something
- * To sentence someone to a punishment, especially death
Usage Examples
- The organization was condemning the government's decision to cut funding for social programs
- * The community was condemning the violent behavior of the rioters
- * The judge was condemning the defendant to life in prison
Antonyms
approving
commending
praising
endorsing
supporting
defending
justifying
excusing
acquitting
vindicating
absolving
exonerating
clearing
whitewashing
glossing
downplaying
mitigating
palliating
extenuating
condoning
tolerating
accepting
sanctioning