condemning

Meanings

• Verb

  Expressing disapproval or criticism, especially in an official or formal way.

  - "The jury condemned the defendant for his crimes."
  - "The church condemned the new doctrine."
  - "The committee condemned the proposed budget."

• Verb

  Pass judgment on; sentence to punishment.

  - "The judge condemned the thief to 10 years in prison."
  - "The court condemned the man to death."
  - "The church condemned the heretic to excommunication."

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Antonyms

acquit , save

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Synonyms

convict , damn

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with condemning
damning , framing , shaming

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Variants

List of all variants of condemning that leads to same result
condemn , condemnable , condemnatory , condemned , condemner , condemners , condemning , condemnor , condemnors , condemns

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Etymology

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From Old French 'condamner' meaning 'to condemn, to pronounce a judgment'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'condemning' has been used in the context of religious beliefs since the Middle Ages.

2. In some legal systems, a 'condemned' person is one who has been sentenced to death.

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Related Concepts

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1. judgment: The process of forming an opinion or making a decision after careful consideration.

2. criticism: The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.

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Culture

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In literature, 'condemning' is often used in the context of moral judgments and criticisms. In art, it can be seen in the form of condemnation of societal norms or practices. In music, it can be found in songs about social justice and criticism.

How to Memorize "condemning"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of passing judgment or sentence on someone or something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'condemning' with the idea of passing judgment or criticizing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-O-N-D-E-M-N-I-N-G' to remember the meaning: 'Criticizing Others' Negative Deeds and Expressing My Notion'.

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