condemn

/kəndˈɛm/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

express strong disapproval of
“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
“He was condemned to ten years in prison”
appropriate (property) for public use
“the county condemned the land to build a highway”

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