condemn

//kənˈdɛm//
C1Frequency Level 8Formal
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Verb

condemnInfinitive
condemnPresent tense
condemnedPast tense
condemnedPast participle
condemningPresent participle
condemnsThird-person singular
1

To express complete disapproval of something or someone, typically in public

The government condemned the terrorist attack.

2

To sentence someone to a particular punishment, especially death

The prisoner was condemned to death for his crimes.

3

To officially declare something (especially a building) to be unfit for use

The old factory was condemned due to safety concerns.

4

To force someone to endure something unpleasant or difficult

His illness condemned him to a life of pain.

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