condemn
[ kuhn-dem ]
/ kənˈdɛm /
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verb (used with object)
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Origin of condemn
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1. See blame.
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British Dictionary definitions for condemn
condemn
/ (kənˈdɛm) /
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 condemnāre, from damnāre to condemn; see damn
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