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condemn
[ kuhn-dem ]
/ kÉnËdÉm /
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verb (used with object)
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Origin of condemn
synonym study for condemn
1. See blame.
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How to use condemn in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for condemn
condemn
/ (kÉnËdÉm) /
verb (tr)
to express strong disapproval of; censure
to pronounce judicial sentence on
to demonstrate the guilt ofhis secretive behaviour condemned him
to judge or pronounce unfit for usethat food has been condemned
to compel or force into a particular state or activityhis disposition condemned him to boredom
Derived forms of condemn
Word Origin for condemn
C13: from Old French condempner, from Latin condemnÄre, from damnÄre to condemn; see damn
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