Condemning
Condemning adjective - Containing or imposing condemnation or censure.
Severe and condemning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Condemning".
Severe
Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.
Condemning and severe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condemning" instead an adjective "Severe".
Both words in one sentence
- Stan is standing trial, and Toshi gives a condemning speech in Japanese asking for his severe punishment.
Source: Slow Clap - Charla & Mirna (Seasons 5 & 11) were a less severe case of this, but that still didn't stop them from condemning the other teams for being untrustworthy and back-stabbing them.
Source: Holier Than Thou
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