Condemn - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kənˈdem|  American pronunciation of the word condemn
Brit.  |kənˈdem|  British pronunciation of the word condemn

verb

- express strong disapproval of (syn: decry, excoriate, objurgate, reprobate)
We condemn the racism in South Africa
- declare or judge unfit for use or habitation
The building was condemned by the inspector
- compel or force into a particular state or activity
His devotion to his sick wife condemned him to a lonely existence
- demonstrate the guilt of (someone)
Her strange behavior condemned her
- pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law (syn: doom, sentence)
He was condemned to ten years in prison
- appropriate (property) for public use
the county condemned the land to build a highway

Extra examples

We strongly condemn this attack against our allies.

The government condemns all acts of terrorism.

The country condemns the use of violence on prisoners.

The school condemns cheating, and any student caught cheating will be expelled.

City officials condemned our apartment building and forced us to leave.

The city was condemned for its high crime rate.

The whole town condemned the girl for her wild behaviour.

In former times a murderer who was found guilty would be condemned to death.

His bad leg condemns him to a wheelchair.

The house was condemned as unfit for people to live in.

Politicians were quick to condemn the bombing.

The law has been condemned as an attack on personal liberty.

She knew that society would condemn her for leaving her children.

He was found guilty and condemned to death.

His occupation condemned him to spend long periods of time away from his family.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: condemn
he/she/it: condemns
present participle: condemning
past tense: condemned
past participle: condemned
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