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condemn
[kuhn-dem]
verb (used with object)
to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure.
to pronounce to be guilty; sentence to punishment.
to condemn a murderer to life imprisonment.
to give grounds or reason for convicting or censuring.
His acts condemn him.
to judge or pronounce to be unfit for use or service.
to condemn an old building.
U.S. Law., to acquire ownership of for a public purpose, under the right of eminent domain.
The city condemned the property.
to force into a specific state or activity.
His lack of education condemned him to a life of menial jobs.
to doom to eternal punishment in hell.
to declare incurable.
condemn
/ kənˈdɛm, kənˈdɛməbəl /
verb
to express strong disapproval of; censure
to pronounce judicial sentence on
to demonstrate the guilt of
his secretive behaviour condemned him
to judge or pronounce unfit for use
that food has been condemned
to compel or force into a particular state or activity
his disposition condemned him to boredom
Other Word Forms
- condemnable adjective
- condemnably adverb
- condemner noun
- condemnor noun
- condemningly adverb
- recondemn verb (used with object)
- self-condemning adjective
- uncondemnable adjective
- uncondemning adjective
- uncondemningly adverb
- condemnation noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of condemn1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Chechen authorities deny any connection to Baimuradova's death, condemning such suggestions as a "terrorist information attack".
Like Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Rep. Omar, state officials and local leaders condemned the move, describing it as both a humanitarian and political misstep that could have ripple effects across the state.
And that was from other journalists — not a single politician, left or right, condemned it.
The Miss Universe Organisation condemned Mr Nawat's behaviour as "malicious" and Mr Rocha, speaking by video from Mexico, told his Thai business partner to just "stop".
Farage said he had no knowledge of his "shameful activities" and condemned them "in every possible way".
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