Meaning & Definition of word "Condemn"
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Condemn
/kənˈdɛm/
verb:
- 1. To express strong disapproval of; to criticize or denounce.
- Example: The activists condemned the government's decision to cut funding for education.
- 2. To declare something to be wrong or unacceptable.
- Example: The organization condemned the use of child labor in manufacturing.
- 3. To officially declare someone guilty and punish them.
- Example: The court condemned the defendant to five years in prison for fraud.
- 4. To indicate that something is unfit for use.
- Example: The inspector condemned the building due to severe structural damage.
Etymology
From Middle English 'condemnen', from Old French 'condemner', from Latin 'condemnare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
condemn to hell:
To condemn someone to eternal punishment or suffering.
condemn out of hand:
To dismiss or reject something immediately without consideration.
Related Words
condemnation:
The expression of very strong disapproval.
condemnable:
Deserving to be condemned.
Slang Meanings of condemn
Meaning: To be totally against something.
Example Sentence: Everyone condemned the idea of canceling the event.
Meaning: To trash or criticize someone heavily.
Example Sentence: The critics condemned the film as a disaster.