Some common synonyms of condemn are censure, criticize, denounce, reprehend, and reprobate. While all these words mean "to find fault with openly,"...

The synonyms censure and condemn are sometimes interchangeable, but censure carries a strong suggestion of authority and of reprimanding. // a Sena...

The words criticize and condemn are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, criticize implies finding fault especially with methods or pol...

Denounce adds to condemn the implication of a public declaration. // a pastoral letter denouncing abortion

While in some cases nearly identical to condemn, reprehend implies both criticism and severe rebuking. // reprehends the self-centeredness of today...

The meanings of reprobate and condemn largely overlap; however, reprobate implies strong disapproval or firm refusal to sanction. // reprobated his...