# condemning

Pronunciation: say "kuhn-DEM-ing" /kənˈdɛmɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of condemn. — present participle and gerund of condemn
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of condemn. Use this when the action of strongly disapproving is happening now or named as a thing.
   - _Critics are condemning the new policy as unfair to small businesses._
   - _Condemning the violence, the community leaders called for calm._

## Adjective

2. Expressing strong disapproval or blame; condemnatory.
   - Simple: Showing strong disapproval of someone or something.
   - _The report's condemning tone left no doubt about the board's anger._
   - _Reporters highlighted the senator's condemning remarks about the scandal._

## Noun

3. The act or expression of strong disapproval; condemnation.
   - Simple: The act of saying that something is very wrong or very bad.
   - _Public condemning of the regime grew louder after the report appeared._
   - _The committee's swift condemning of the fraud reassured worried investors._

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