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condemning

condemning

4.9
Showing that you think something is wrong
  • adjective
  • /kənˈdɛmɪŋ/
translation icon : condenatorio
  • The teacher's condemning remarks about cheating made the students feel ashamed.

The default is that it is a condemning voice, right?

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Examples

  • The default is that it is a condemning voice, right?

  • So you get this crossing over, this condemning yet again of her sister for that.

  • It seems like you're suggesting in the in the chapter with this condemning of the gnostic tradition.

  • His condemning opinion on the proposed changes showed he strongly disagreed with the idea.

  • The article included a condemning statement regarding pollution in the area.

Synonyms

to criticize
vscondemning
701 3.3

To say what is wrong with someone or something

is stronger, declaring actions wrong rather than merely noting faults
to condemn
vscondemning
298 4.0

To strongly criticize someone or something publicly

is the same idea but used as a noun phrase rather than the verb
to denounce
vscondemning
  • Formal
115 6.8

Publicly criticize someone or something strongly

is broader, covering strong disapproval even outside public denunciation
to disapprove
vscondemning
94 2.9

To think something is wrong or bad and show it

is firmer and more forceful than this mild personal dislike
to protest against
vscondemning
40 3.6

To show in public that you strongly disagree with something

is broader and includes individual formal declarations beyond protest actions
to chastise
vscondemning
  • Formal
33 7.6

To scold someone strongly for doing something wrong

focuses on declaring wrongness rather than punishing or inflicting pain
to reprimand
vscondemning
  • Formal
33 6.1

To tell someone they did something wrong, usually by a person in charge

is similar but not limited to authority-based or formal reprimands
to decry
vscondemning
  • Formal
31 7.7

To say in public that something is bad or wrong

is similar but can apply to nonpublic expressions of strong disapproval
to censure
vscondemning
  • Formal
26 7.7

To express strong disapproval of someone, often in an official statement

is similar but focuses on general expression rather than official action
to abhor
vscondemning
26 7.8

To hate something very much

expresses formal censure rather than deep personal hatred
to rebuke
vscondemning
  • Formal
26 6.9

To tell someone firmly that you do not approve of their actions

is broader, covering strong disapproval without the same personal sharpness
to frown upon
vscondemning
23 4.2

To think something is not acceptable

is stronger and often formal rather than casual social judgment
to deplore
vscondemning
  • Formal
18 7.1

To show strong disapproval of something, often publicly or in a formal way

is more narrowly about declaring wrongness rather than regretful sorrow
to frown on
vscondemning
14 3.9

To show that you do not approve of something, often for social or official reasons

expresses firmer condemnation rather than mild social disapproval
to reprove
vscondemning
5 7.3

Tell someone gently that what they did was wrong

is stronger, aiming to condemn rather than softly correct
disapproving
vscondemning
5 3.4

Showing that you do not agree with or like something

is stronger and more declarative, moving beyond mere attitude
to deprecate
vscondemning
  • Formal
1 7.6

Criticize someone or something, often in public

is harsher, focusing on strong censure rather than measured critique
to disfavor
vscondemning
  • US
1 5.7

To dislike and not support people or things

is more active and explicit in declaring something wrong or unacceptable
to anathemize
vscondemning
  • Formal
9.9

To say in public that someone or something is evil and should be avoided

is about strong disapproval without wishing harm or formal cursing
to reprobate
vscondemning
  • Literature
9.4

To say strongly that someone or something is wrong

is similar but used more often for general public or social judgments
reproving
vscondemning
7.4

Showing that someone is not happy and trying to correct them

focuses on declaring wrongness rather than primarily teaching or correcting

Antonyms

1.3

Showing that you like and accept someone or something

How Disapproving

vitriolic
  • Offensive
10 9.3
condemning
4.9
critical
210 3.8
disapproving
5 3.4

Surface Forms

condemning positive

Morphology

condemning = condemn (transparent) = condemn + ing

The adjective form is clearly derived from the verb 'condemn' with the addition of the suffix '-ing'.

Etymology

Condemning comes from two Latin parts, con- ('completely') and damnare ('to judge guilty'), and it shares the same root as damn. So to condemn something is to strongly say it is wrong, and a condemning tone shows clear disapproval.