condemning

[kuh n-dem-ning]

condemning Definition

• 1. to express strong disapproval of; censure
• 2. to declare to be unfit for use or habitation, as a building

Using condemning: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "condemning" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The senator issued a statement condemning the violence.

• Example

  The court condemned the property and ordered it to be demolished.

• Example

  She was condemned by society for her actions.

condemning Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for condemning

• criticize
• denounce
• disapprove
• reproach
• blame

Antonyms for condemning

• praise
• commend

Phrases with condemning

• condemn to death

  to sentence someone to death as a punishment

  Example

  The criminal was condemned to death for his crimes.

• condemn to failure

  to predict or ensure the failure of something

  Example

  His lack of planning condemned the project to failure from the start.

• self-condemning

  expressing or showing disapproval of oneself

  Example

  Her self-condemning attitude made it hard for her to accept compliments.

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Summary: condemning in Brief

To 'condemn' [kuh n-dem-ning] is to express strong disapproval of something or someone, often with the intention of censuring or blaming them. It can also refer to declaring something unfit for use or habitation, as in 'The court condemned the property and ordered it to be demolished.' 'Condemning' can be used in phrases like 'condemn to death,' meaning to sentence someone to death, or 'self-condemning,' expressing disapproval of oneself.