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    The document defines the word "condemn" and provides additional context and examples. It can be summarized as: 1) Condemn means to declare something as wrong or reprehensible, to sentence someone to a punishment such as death, or to declare something unfit for use. 2) Examples are given that condemn can mean strongly criticizing a policy, sentencing a prisoner, or declaring a building unsafe. 3) Synonyms include anathematize, censure, damn, and denounce, while antonyms include bless.

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    The document defines the word "condemn" and provides additional context and examples. It can be summarized as: 1) Condemn means to declare something as wrong or reprehensible, to sentence someone to a punishment such as death, or to declare something unfit for use. 2) Examples are given that condemn can mean strongly criticizing a policy, sentencing a prisoner, or declaring a building unsafe. 3) Synonyms include anathematize, censure, damn, and denounce, while antonyms include bless.

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    con·demn | \ kən-ˈdem  \
    condemned; condemning; condemns

    Definition of condemn
    transitive verb
    1: to declare to be reprehensible, wrong, or evil usually after weighing
    evidence and without reservationa policy widely condemned as racist
    2a: to pronounce guilty : CONVICT
    b: SENTENCE, DOOMcondemn a prisoner to die
    3: to adjudge unfit for use or consumptioncondemn an old apartment
    building
    4: to declare convertible to public use under the right of eminent domain

    Other Words from  condemnSynonyms &


    Antonyms Choose the Right Synonym More Example
    Sentences Learn More About  condemn
    Other Words from condemn
    condemnable \ kən-ˈdem-nə-bəl  , -ˈde-mə- \ adjective
    condemnatory \ kən-ˈdem-nə-ˌtȯr-ē  , -ˈde-mə- \ adjective
    condemner \ kən-ˈde-mər  \ or  condemnor \ kən-ˈde-mər  ; kən-ˌdem-ˈnȯr , 
    ˌkän- \ noun
    Synonyms & Antonyms for condemn
    Synonyms

     anathematize, 
     censure, 
     damn, 
     decry, 
     denounce, 
     execrate, 
     reprehend, 
     reprobate

    Antonyms

     bless
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    CRITICIZE , REPREHEND, CENSURE , REPROBATE , CONDEMN, DEN
    OUNCE mean to find fault with openly. CRITICIZE implies finding fault
    especially with methods or policies or intentions.  criticized the police for
    using violence  REPREHEND implies both criticism and severe
    rebuking.  reprehends the self-centeredness of today's
    students  CENSURE  carries a strong suggestion of authority and of
    reprimanding.  a Senator formally censured by his
    peers  REPROBATE  implies strong disapproval or firm refusal to
    sanction.  reprobated his son's unconventional
    lifestyle  CONDEMN usually suggests an unqualified and final
    unfavorable judgment.  condemned the government's racial
    policies  DENOUNCE  adds to CONDEMN the implication of a public
    declaration.  a pastoral letter denouncing abortion 
    Examples of condemn in a Sentence
     We strongly condemn this attack against our allies. The
    government condemns all acts of terrorism.

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    Recent Examples on the WebPrime Minister Boris Johnson, at the start


    of the Euro tournament, wouldn't condemn  the booing, thus seeding the
    ground for potential abuse later.— Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2021Critics,
    though, condemn  the association’s choice of Dr. Kenneth Zucker to lead
    the inquiry.— New York Times, 11 Aug. 2021
    These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect
    current usage of the word 'condemn.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the
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    First Known Use of condemn


    14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    History and Etymology for condemn
    Middle English, from Anglo-French condempner, from Latin condemnare,
    from com- + damnare to condemn — more at DAMN
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    Cite this Entry
    “Condemn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster,
    https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condemn. Accessed 24 Aug.
    2021.
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    condemn
      verb
    English Language Learners Definition of condemn
    : to say in a strong and definite way that someone or something is
    bad or wrong

    : to give (someone) a usually severe punishment

    : to cause (someone) to suffer or live in difficult or unpleasant


    conditions

    See the full definition for  condemn in the English Language Learners
    Dictionary

    condemn
      verb
    con·demn | \ kən-ˈdem  \

    condemned; condemning

    Kids Definition of condemn


    1: to cause to suffer or live in difficult or unpleasant conditionsShe
    was condemned to spend her summer in a cast.
    2: to sentence to a usually severe punishmentThe criminals
    were condemned and punished.

    3: to declare to be wrongSchool policy condemns cheating.

    4: to declare to be unfit for usecondemn a house

    condemn
      transitive verb
    con·demn | \ kən-ˈdem  \

    Legal Definition of condemn
    1: to impose a penalty onespecially : 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

    Other Words from condemn


    condemnable \ kən-ˈdem-nə-bəl, -ˈde-mə-  \ adjective

    condemnation \ ˌkän-ˌdem-ˈnā-shən  \ noun

    condemner or  condemnor \ kən-ˈde-mər, -ˈdem-ˌnȯr \ noun

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