Condemn: meaning, definitions and examples

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condemn

[ kənˈdɛm ]

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injustice

Express complete disapproval of; censure.

Synonyms

criticize, denounce, disapprove

Examples of usage

He was condemned for his actions.
The government was condemned for its human rights violations.

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legal

Sentence (someone) to a particular punishment, especially death.

Synonyms

execute, punish, sentence

Examples of usage

He was condemned to death for his crimes.
The judge condemned the criminal to life in prison.

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building

Declare (a building or structure) to be unfit for habitation.

Synonyms

condemn as uninhabitable, declare unsafe, deem unfit

Examples of usage

The old house was condemned due to its deteriorating condition.
The city condemned the apartment building after the fire.

Translations

Translations of the word "condemn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 condenar

🇮🇳 निंदा करना

🇩🇪 verurteilen

🇮🇩 mengecam

🇺🇦 засуджувати

🇵🇱 potępić

🇯🇵 非難する

🇫🇷 condamner

🇪🇸 condenar

🇹🇷 kınamak

🇰🇷 비난하다

🇸🇦 يدين

🇨🇿 odsoudit

🇸🇰 odsúdiť

🇨🇳 谴责

🇸🇮 obsoditi

🇮🇸 fordæma

🇰🇿 айыптау

🇬🇪 დასჯა

🇦🇿 qınamaq

🇲🇽 condenar

Word origin

The word 'condemn' originated from the Latin word 'condemnare', which means 'to blame, disapprove'. The term has been used in English since the late 14th century. Over the years, 'condemn' has been associated with expressing disapproval, sentencing to punishment, and declaring unfit for use. The word carries strong connotations of judgment and criticism.