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as in denounced
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
it is a sign of human progress that slavery, which was once legal in many places, is now universally condemned
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as in criticized
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
a report that condemns the working conditions in the factories of many developing countries
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as in censured
to express public or formal disapproval of
the philosopher's works were once condemned by the church and placed on its list of forbidden books
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as in convicted
to find or pronounce guilty
the accused was condemned by the news media even before the trial began
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as in sentenced
to impose a judicial punishment on
a stern judge who does not hesitate to condemn a felon to life behind bars
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Recent Examples of condemned
Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Torres on Friday condemned Steam for allowing such a game to remain on its site.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
Named after the Titan Atlas from Greek mythology, who was condemned to hold up the sky for eternity as punishment from Zeus, the Atlas moth is renowned for its impressive wingspan, vibrant colors, and intricate wing patterns.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The decision has already been widely condemned by human rights organizations, who cite the abuse and deaths of migrant workers and suppression of the rights of women and LGBTQ+ people in the country.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia have condemned Israel’s incursion, accusing it of exploiting the disarray in Syria and violating international law.
—Sarah El Deeb, Bassem Mroue, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Turkey, which has been a main backer of the Syrian opposition to Assad, also condemned Israel’s advance.
—Sarah El Deeb, Bassem Mroue, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Many in the region have condemned Israel's recent actions in Syria.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The official added that the document condemned the healthcare industry for prioritizing profits over care.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Groups including the Anti Defamation League and the Stop Asian Hate Project immediately condemned the comments.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Torres on Friday condemned Steam for allowing such a game to remain on its site.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
Named after the Titan Atlas from Greek mythology, who was condemned to hold up the sky for eternity as punishment from Zeus, the Atlas moth is renowned for its impressive wingspan, vibrant colors, and intricate wing patterns.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The decision has already been widely condemned by human rights organizations, who cite the abuse and deaths of migrant workers and suppression of the rights of women and LGBTQ+ people in the country.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia have condemned Israel’s incursion, accusing it of exploiting the disarray in Syria and violating international law.
—Sarah El Deeb, Bassem Mroue, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Turkey, which has been a main backer of the Syrian opposition to Assad, also condemned Israel’s advance.
—Sarah El Deeb, Bassem Mroue, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Many in the region have condemned Israel's recent actions in Syria.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The official added that the document condemned the healthcare industry for prioritizing profits over care.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condemned
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For example, Customs and Border Protection in the United States maintains a list of prohibited and restricted items for anyone entering the US and links to other departments if permits are required.Erica Kasper, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024
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Travelers can visit the CBP website to learn more about prohibited and restricted items.Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2024
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The federal judge in Hunter Biden’s tax case denounced the president’s pardon.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute have both denounced theories that the COVID vaccine causes cancer.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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At the time, Democrats criticized the new health insurance options junk insurance.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Huckabee is a staunch supporter of Israel and has criticized the Biden administration’s calls for a cease-fire with Hamas.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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He was also convicted of assaulting a child over an eight-year period between 2010 and 2018.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Sweeting’s cases dated back to her high school days in 2002, when she was convicted of petty theft.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Within the forbidden halls of Division Five, Suzie finds all the windows covered with plywood.Chris Klimek, Vulture, 10 July 2024
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Countless vampire stories make the allure of the vampire as some sort of forbidden fruit—tantalizing, but a bite will invariably lead to ruin.James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
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Penny’s defense painted him as a good Samaritan being punished for trying to help his fellow New Yorkers in a frightening moment.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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What’s worst is that teams get punished, not rewarded, for performing well in the NBA Cup.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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There’s broad agreement the native owls are at risk, but the animal rights organizations behind the opposition letter this week say killing barred owls is not the answer.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
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Dogs and buzzards fought over a dead cat in the middle of the street, directly across from an officer who watched the ferocious struggle from a barred window, twirling the ends of his moustache.Alexander Sammon, Harper's Magazine, 25 July 2022
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Euphoria has been plagued by cursed timelines from the start.Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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Something tells me that if this was what the Beast showed Belle instead of his massive library, his cursed employees would still be sleeping in cupboards.Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Condemned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condemned. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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