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CONDEMN Synonyms

There are 30 synonyms of the word condemn. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word condemn. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CONDEMN

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decry
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

excoriate
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

objurgate
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• censure severely

anathematize
verbv
verb

• curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment

attack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

• an offensive move in a sport or game

• intense adverse criticism

• ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

• the act of attacking

• a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase

• a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

• the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)

• strong criticism

verb

• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

• attack in speech or writing

• take the initiative and go on the offensive

• attack someone physically or emotionally

• set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task

• begin to injure

berate
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

blame
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

adjective satellite

• expletives used informally as intensifiers

verb

• put or pin the blame on

• harass with constant criticism

• attribute responsibility to

castigate
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

censure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chastise
verbv
verb

• censure severely

criticize
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

denounce
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

deplore
verbv
verb

• express strong condemnation of

• regret strongly

disparage
verbv
verb

• express a negative opinion of

execrate
verbv
verb

• find repugnant

• curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment

fault
nounn
noun

• a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

• an imperfection in an object or machine

• the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection

• (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

• (electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.)

• responsibility for a bad situation or event

• (sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area)

verb

• put or pin the blame on

hate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

verb

• dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

• to have and express negative sentiments about a person

rebuke
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

reprimand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproach
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

Best Hypernyms For CONDEMN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for condemn, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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