Condemning: meaning, definitions and examples

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condemning

[ kənˈdɛmnɪŋ ]

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expressing strong disapproval

Condemning is the act of expressing strong disapproval or criticism towards someone or something. It often involves judging something as wrong or immoral.

Synonyms

censure, criticize, denounce, disapprove

Examples of usage

He was condemning the government's actions.
The teacher was condemning the students' behavior.
She felt guilty for condemning her friend's choices.

Translations

Translations of the word "condemning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 condenando

🇮🇳 निंदा करना

🇩🇪 verurteilend

🇮🇩 mengutuk

🇺🇦 засуджуючи

🇵🇱 potępiający

🇯🇵 非難する

🇫🇷 condamner

🇪🇸 condenando

🇹🇷 kınama

🇰🇷 비난하는

🇸🇦 إدانة

🇨🇿 odsuzující

🇸🇰 odsudzujúci

🇨🇳 谴责

🇸🇮 obsojajoč

🇮🇸 fordæmandi

🇰🇿 айыптау

🇬🇪 მისჯა

🇦🇿 məhkum edən

🇲🇽 condenando

Word origin

The word 'condemning' originated from the Latin word 'condemnare', which means 'to blame, disapprove'. It has been used in English since the 14th century, evolving to its current usage of expressing strong disapproval or criticism.