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condemn

/k/@/n'd/E/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. express strong disapproval of

    verb.communication

    Examples
    We condemn the racism in South Africa.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. declare or judge unfit for use or habitation

    verb.communication

    Examples
    The building was condemned by the inspector.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. compel or force into a particular state or activity

    verb.social

    Examples
    His devotion to his sick wife condemned him to a lonely existence.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. demonstrate the guilt of (someone)

    verb.perception

    Examples
    Her strange behavior condemned her.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

    verb.communication

    Examples
    He was condemned to ten years in prison.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. appropriate (property) for public use

    verb.possession

    Examples
    The county condemned the land to build a highway.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. To pronounce to be wrong; to disapprove of; to censure.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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