Meaning & Definition of word "Condemn"

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.