condemning
Definition
Adjective: * Expressing strong disapproval or censure: Describing something that contains, conveys, or imposes a formal judgment of strong disapproval, criticism, or blame. It often implies a final, authoritative judgment against someone or something.
Usage
The word "condemning" is used to describe language, actions, or expressions that formally and strongly disapprove of or blame a person, group, or action. It is stronger than simple criticism and suggests a definitive, often moral or official, judgment.
Examples
- The judge's condemning remarks left no doubt about his view of the crime.
- She gave him a condemning look when he told the lie.
- The report was highly condemning of the company's environmental practices.
- His tone was harsh and condemning during the entire meeting.
Advanced Usage
- In a formal or legal context: Often used to describe official statements, reports, or decrees that pronounce blame or a negative judgment.
- The United Nations issued a condemning resolution against the act of aggression.
- As a predicate adjective: Frequently follows a linking verb like "was," "sounded," or "seemed."
- The editorial was strongly condemning.
Variants and Related Words
- Condemn (verb): To express complete disapproval of; to sentence or doom.
- The council voted to condemn the old building.
- Condemnation (noun): The act of condemning or the state of being condemned.
- The policy faced widespread condemnation.
- Condemnatory (adjective): Serving to condemn; expressing strong disapproval. (Very similar in meaning to "condemning.")
- a condemnatory statement
Synonyms
- Denunciatory
- Censorious
- Critical
- Disapproving
- Damning
- Accusatory
Antonyms
- Approving
- Commendatory
- Complimentary
- Praising
- Laudatory
Adjective
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containing or imposing condemnation or censure
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a condemnatory decree
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