condemn

verb

con·demn kən-ˈdem How to pronounce condemn (audio)

condemned; condemning; condemns

transitive verb

: to declare to be reprehensible, wrong, or evil usually after weighing evidence and without reservation

a policy widely condemned as racist

: to pronounce guilty : convict

: sentence, doom

condemn a prisoner to die

: to adjudge unfit for use or consumption

condemn an old apartment building

: to declare convertible to public use under the right of eminent domain

condemnable

kən-ˈdem-nə-bəl How to pronounce condemn (audio)

-ˈde-mə-

adjective

condemnatory

kən-ˈdem-nə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce condemn (audio)

-ˈde-mə-

adjective

condemner

kən-ˈde-mər How to pronounce condemn (audio)

noun

or condemnor

kən-ˈde-mər How to pronounce condemn (audio)

kən-ˌdem-ˈnȯr,

ˌkän-

Example Sentences

We strongly condemn this attack against our allies. The government condemns all acts of terrorism. The country condemns the use of violence on prisoners. The school condemns cheating, and any student caught cheating will be expelled. City officials condemned our apartment building and forced us to leave.

Recent Examples on the Web The titular character, Paul, an evocation of Gauguin, is so obviously reprehensible that we are forced to condemn him—and thus Gauguin himself, by extension.

Ella Fox-martens, The Atlantic, 3 Sep. 2022 In the interview Wednesday, Khan went to lengths not to directly condemn the military, which has long served as the true power broker in Pakistani politics.

BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Mayor Doug Hutchens asked for the council's support to condemn and raze the building.

Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2022 The Ukrainian president said that as a guarantor of their humane treatment in accordance with the Geneva Conventions, the ICRC should speak out to condemn Russia’s alleged actions.

Matthew Luxmoore, WSJ, 30 July 2022 Moscow’s influence in Africa was on display in March during the U.N. vote to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Andrew Meldrum And Mogomotsi Magome, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2022 Many had sought to avoid taking a side on the war in Ukraine,, with 25 of Africa’s 54 states abstaining from a vote to condemn Russia’s invasion of its neighbor during the U.N. General Assembly in March.

Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 Differing perspectives on global health, economic policy, and human rights have long tested the relationship — with China’s refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine adding further strain.

BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2022 So far, China has refused to condemn Russia for invading Ukraine and backed Moscow’s complaints about NATO expansion.

Madhumita Murgia, Ars Technica, 15 July 2022 See More

单词	condemnable
释义	condemn verb con·demn kən-ˈdem condemned; condemning; condemns transitive verb 1 : to declare to be reprehensible, wrong, or evil usually after weighing evidence and without reservation a policy widely condemned as racist 2 a : to pronounce guilty : convict b : sentence, doom condemn a prisoner to die 3 : to adjudge unfit for use or consumption condemn an old apartment building 4 : to declare convertible to public use under the right of eminent domain condemnable kən-ˈdem-nə-bəl -ˈde-mə- adjective condemnatory kən-ˈdem-nə-ˌtȯr-ē -ˈde-mə- adjective condemner kən-ˈde-mər noun or condemnor kən-ˈde-mər kən-ˌdem-ˈnȯr, ˌkän- Synonyms anathematize censure damn decry denounce execrate reprehend reprobate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We strongly condemn this attack against our allies. The government condemns all acts of terrorism. The country condemns the use of violence on prisoners. The school condemns cheating, and any student caught cheating will be expelled. City officials condemned our apartment building and forced us to leave. Recent Examples on the Web The titular character, Paul, an evocation of Gauguin, is so obviously reprehensible that we are forced to condemn him—and thus Gauguin himself, by extension. Ella Fox-martens, The Atlantic, 3 Sep. 2022 In the interview Wednesday, Khan went to lengths not to directly condemn the military, which has long served as the true power broker in Pakistani politics. BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Mayor Doug Hutchens asked for the council's support to condemn and raze the building. Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2022 The Ukrainian president said that as a guarantor of their humane treatment in accordance with the Geneva Conventions, the ICRC should speak out to condemn Russia’s alleged actions. Matthew Luxmoore, WSJ, 30 July 2022 Moscow’s influence in Africa was on display in March during the U.N. vote to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Andrew Meldrum And Mogomotsi Magome, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2022 Many had sought to avoid taking a side on the war in Ukraine,, with 25 of Africa’s 54 states abstaining from a vote to condemn Russia’s invasion of its neighbor during the U.N. General Assembly in March. Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 Differing perspectives on global health, economic policy, and human rights have long tested the relationship — with China’s refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine adding further strain. BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2022 So far, China has refused to condemn Russia for invading Ukraine and backed Moscow’s complaints about NATO expansion. Madhumita Murgia, Ars Technica, 15 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French condempner, from Latin condemnare, from com- + damnare to condemn — more at damn First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing condemn sentence/condemn to death sentence/condemn to death Kids Definition condemn verb con·demn kən-ˈdem condemned; condemning 1 : to cause to suffer or live in difficult or unpleasant conditions She was condemned to spend her summer in a cast. 2 : to sentence to a usually severe punishment The criminals were condemned and punished. 3 : to declare to be wrong School policy condemns cheating. 4 : to declare to be unfit for use condemn a house Legal Definition condemn transitive verb con·demn kən-ˈdem 1 : to impose a penalty on especially : to sentence to death 2 : to adjudge unfit for use or consumption 3 : to declare convertible to public use under the right of eminent domain : take condemnable adjective as in abhorrent Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance abhorrent abominable detestable hateful loathsome deplorable odious despicable contemptible disgusting repugnant shameful repulsive execrable disgraceful pitiable revolting discreditable pitiful lame reprehensible dishonorable disreputable cheap ignoble dirty ignominious sorry vile grubby revulsive wretched sordid lousy mean scurvy scabby paltry scummy squalid ratty sneaking nasty censurable shabby reptilian blamable cowardly base unprincipled craven unethical reproachable dastardly cruddy unscrupulous low Antonyms & Near Antonyms praiseworthy admirable laudable commendable meritorious creditable honorable noble honest scrupulous moral upright reputable virtuous ethical righteous good redoubtable principled right right-minded high-minded See More
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condemn

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