CONDEMN Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word condemn. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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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 | ||||||
